The Boston Celtics are hosting the New York Knicks in this Eastern Conference Showdown! The Celtics are coming into this game on fire. They have won eight of their last nine games, including four straight double digit wins. In their last game, they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104. As for the Knicks, they are looking to shake off their last game. They got destroyed against the Cleveland Cavaliers 142-105. With these being two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, this should be an awesome game. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| New York Knicks | +8 (-110) | Over 232.5 (-112) | +260 |
| Boston Celtics | -8 (-110) | Under 232.5 (-108) | -325 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Match Details
- Fixture: New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics
- Date and Time: February 23rd, 2025 @ 1 PM EST
Key Stats
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are coming off a debilitating loss on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 142-105. In the loss, Jalen Brunson was great with 26 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Brunson also shot a very efficient 10/17 from the floor. Karl-Anthony Towns also had a good performance, with 23 points, seven rebounds, and shot an efficient 10/15 from the floor. OG Anunoby had a subpar performance. OG finished the game with only 5 points, shot 2/6, and finished with a -23. With a record of 37-19 on the season, they sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
Despite the talent on the roster, this team is below average-defensively. They are ranked 14th in points allowed per game, 23rd in opponent field goal percentage, 20th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 29th in blocks per game, 14th in steals per game, 23rd in rebounds per game, and 18th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, there are a few to monitor. Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are listed as questionable for this game. If either of those two don’t play, that drastically hurts the chances of the Knicks. Over their last ten games, New York has a record of 7-3, including 4-6-0 against the spread.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are coming off a dominating stretch of basketball. They have won four straight by double digits, including a 124-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Jason Tatum didn’t have a great scoring night but finished with a triple-double, 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Payton Pritchard led the team in scoring with 28 points on 10/18 shooting, including 8/15 from three. Derrick White also had a solid performance with 16 points and 10 rebounds in only 26 minutes. With a record of 40-16, the Boston Celtics sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, this is one of the best teams in the NBA. Boston is ranked 3rd in points allowed per game, 2nd in opponent field goal %, 4th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 5th in blocks per game, 29th in steals per game, 9th in rebounds per game, and 5th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Meemias Queta is the only player listed as questionable for this game. The Boston Celtics have a record of 8-2 over their last ten games, including 6-4-0 against the spread in the same stretch.
Prediction
The Boston Celtics will cruise to a double-digit win over the New York Knicks and cover the 8-point spread in this game. This isn’t a great matchup for the Knicks in the slightest. With Jalen Brunson being a poor on-ball defender, the Celtics will constantly put him in the Pick N’ Roll and force him to defend Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum. With Hart and OG questionable as well, if one or both of them miss this game, it could get out of hand quickly. The Celtics will roll New York and fly to a double-digit win in this game.
Final Pick
Boston Celtics -8 (-110)
