Knicks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026, 11:40PM | Published: Apr 9, 2026, 1:00PM
The New York Knicks will sqaure off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, starting at 9:30am AEST.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are aiming to beat a Celtics side that includes Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Knicks vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New York vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 63% chance of defeating the Celtics at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.61, Celtics $2.40
- Line: Knicks -3.5 ($1.91), Celtics +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 211.5 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 Knicks at $1.61 and the Celtics at $2.40.
The Knicks are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 211.5 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 (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 211.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Knicks vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 211.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Celtics best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Knicks vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Friday is the Knicks winning 108-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
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Knicks vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Knicks and Celtics at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 9:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 10 April 2026
- Time: 9:30am AEST
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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