Knicks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026, 3:05PM | Published: Apr 9, 2026, 1:00PM
The New York Knicks will take on the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, commencing 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 Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on 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 67% 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 listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.54, Celtics $2.55
- Line: Knicks -4.5 ($1.91), Celtics +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 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 $1.54 and the Celtics at $2.55.
The Knicks are 4.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 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 (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 216.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Knicks vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Knicks vs Celtics best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Celtics at Madison Square Garden this Friday is the Knicks winning 111-106.
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 win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Boston match-up.
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Knicks vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Knicks and Celtics at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence 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 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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