Knicks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 May 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: May 16, 2025, 2:00PM
The New York Knicks will sqaure off with the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, beginning at 10:00am AEST.
With star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are up against a Celtics team that includes Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Knicks vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New York vs Boston NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 62% chance of beating the Celtics at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.64, Celtics $2.30
- Line: Knicks -2.5 ($1.87), Celtics +2.5 ($1.95)
- 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 Knicks at $1.64 and the Celtics at $2.30.
The Knicks are 2.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
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 model, the Knicks (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 211-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Knicks vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.64 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -2.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 211 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Celtics predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to bring 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 Saturday is the Knicks prevailing 107-104.
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 Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Knicks vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Knicks and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Saturday 17 May 2025
- Time: 10:00am 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 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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