The New York Knicks (38-27) wrap up a 2-game road trip at the Boston Celtics (45-19) Sunday. Tip-off from TD Garden is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks lead the season series 2-1 heading into the final matchup. Boston won the first meeting Nov. 5, covering as 4-point favorites. New York has won each of the last 2 matchups, covering as 8.5-point underdogs Jan. 26, and covering as 2-point underdogs Feb. 27.
New York won 122-120 Friday vs. Miami, covering as 1-point underdogs. New York has now won 8 straight games.
Boston lost 115-105 Friday vs. Brooklyn despite getting out to an early 1st quarter lead. The Celtics failed to cover as 10-point favorites in that game and have now lost 2 of their last 3.
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Knicks at Celtics odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Celtics -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +5.5 (-115) | Celtics -5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Knicks at Celtics key injuries
Knicks
- None
Celtics
- G Malcom Brogdon (ankle) questionable
- G Jaylen Brown (facial fracture) available
- C Robert Williams III (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 119, Knicks 117
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Celtics are the more talented team and are 25-8 at home on the season, which is why they are the favorite. New York is the hotter team and is looking to close out a 3-1 series win this season vs. the defending Eastern Conference Champions. Avoid this bet as this one could go either way.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS +5.5 (-115).
New York is 7-0 ATS in its last 7 games and 6-0 in the last 6 games playing on 1 day of rest. Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 overall and 0-3 ATS in the last 3 overall.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 227.5 (-112).
The Over is 5-0 in New York’s last 5 when playing a team with a home winning percentage better than .600. For Boston, the Over is 4-1 in its last 5 home games and 4-1 in the last 5 following a loss. The Over is also 5-2 in the last 7 meetings overall.
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