Celtics vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 May 2025
Last updated: May 5, 2025, 11:05PM | Published: May 5, 2025, 1:00PM
The Boston Celtics will face the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00am AEST.
With star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Knicks line-up that includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Knicks game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Boston vs New York NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 75% chance of defeating the Knicks at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Knicks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.25, Knicks $4.20
- Line: Celtics -8.5 ($1.87), Knicks +8.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 213 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 $1.25 and the Knicks at $4.20.
The Celtics are 8.5-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knicks (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 213 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Knicks (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 213-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks +8.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 213 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Celtics vs Knicks betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knicks to win is our recommended option because of the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Celtics vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Knicks at TD Garden on Tuesday is the Celtics winning 111-103.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs New York game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Knicks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Boston vs New York game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Celtics vs Knicks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
- Date: Tuesday 6 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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