Celtics vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 11:05PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:00PM
The Boston Celtics will take on the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 9:00am AEST.
With star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Knicks line-up that includes Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Knicks game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced 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 proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 79% chance of beating the Knicks at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Knicks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.19, Knicks $4.90
- Line: Celtics -10.5 ($1.95), Knicks +10.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 211 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 $1.19 and the Knicks at $4.90.
The Celtics are 10.5-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knicks (+10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 211 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 (+10.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 211-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Knicks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $4.90 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks +10.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 211 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Celtics vs Knicks best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring 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 edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Celtics vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Knicks at TD Garden on Thursday is the Celtics winning 110-101.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs New York game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Knicks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs New York game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get 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 match-up between the Celtics and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
- Date: Thursday 8 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 noted.
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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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