Knicks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 11 May 2025
Last updated: May 10, 2025, 7:40PM | Published: May 10, 2025, 9:00AM
The New York Knicks will face the favoured Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, beginning at 5:30am AEST.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New York vs Boston NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 70% chance of winning against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $3.05, Celtics $1.40
- Line: Knicks +5.5 ($1.91), Celtics -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 209.5 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 $3.05 and the Celtics at $1.40.
The Knicks are 5.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 209.5 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 (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 209.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Knicks vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 209.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Celtics best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Sunday is the Celtics winning 108-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New York vs Boston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New York vs Boston match-up.
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Knicks vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 5:30am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday 11 May 2025
- Time: 5:30am 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 the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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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