Celtics vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 May 2025
Last updated: May 14, 2025, 11:05PM | Published: May 14, 2025, 1:00PM
The Boston Celtics will face the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 9:00am AEST.
With star players Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics are looking to overcome a Knicks line-up that includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Knicks game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Boston vs New York NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 64% chance of winning against the Knicks at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Knicks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.50, Knicks $2.65
- Line: Celtics -5 ($1.87), Knicks +5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 207.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.50 and the Knicks at $2.65.
The Celtics are 5-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knicks (+5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 207.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Knicks (+5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 207.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Celtics vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $2.65 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks +5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 207.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Celtics vs Knicks best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knicks to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Celtics vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Knicks at TD Garden on Thursday is the Celtics winning 106-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs New York game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Celtics vs Knicks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 9:00am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
- Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs New York predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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