Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Odds, Picks & Predictions

A pair of Atlantic Divsion teams prepping for the postseason take the floor in the Big Apple as the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks in NBA action Thursday night and we break down the Celtics vs. Knicks matchup here. Boston dropped Charlotte 113-102 at home Tuesday night, covering the line as a four-point favorite, their last time out. New York beat Atlanta 108-105 on the road Monday night, winning outright as a 1.5-point underdog, their last time out.

In the all-time regular season series between the teams, Boston has a 309-192 advantage but the Knicks have won two of three matchups this season. That includes a 111-89 road win in the most recent matchup February 8. Let’s break down this Celtics vs. Knicks matchup. Odds are courtesy of DraftKings and were current as of 11 pm ET April 8.

Celtics Try to Secure Atlantic Division Crown

Boston won their fourth straight and 11th in their last 13 games as they took down Charlotte at home Tuesday night. The Celtics entered Wednesday with a 54-25 mark and led the Atlantic Division by three games over the Knicks. They owned the second seed in the Eastern Conference and have a magic number of one to clinch the division.

For the season, the Celtics are 21st in the league in scoring offense with an average of 114.6 points per game. Boston is 4th in the league in rebounding with 46.5 boards per contest. They stand 29th in assists by handing out 24.5 assists per game. The Celtics are 1st in the league in scoring defense as they allow 106.9 points per contest. Jaylen Brown leads the team with an average of 28.8 points plus seven rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest. Jayson Tatum contributes 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists a night.

Boston is 15th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 46.7% from the floor this season. The Celtics are 3rd in the league in threes per game as they hit 15.2 triples per contest. They are 10th in three-point field goal percentage by shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc. Boston is 6th in the league in free throw shooting as they convert 80.4% of their attempts at the line this season.

Key Injury Report for Celtics:

• Guard Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is questionable.
• Forward Sam Hauser (back) is questionable.
• Guard Derrick White (knee) is questionable.
• Center Neemias Queta (toe) is questionable.

New York Battling to Keep Division Hopes Alive

New York won their third straight and their 10th in their last 13 games as they took down Atlanta on the road Monday night. The Knicks entered Wednesday 51-28 and stood second in the Atlantic Division, three games behind the Celtics for the top spot. New York has to win out and have Boston lose out to win the Atlantic. They were third in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, a half-game ahead of fourth-place Cleveland.

For the year, the Knicks are 10th in the league in scoring offense with 116.8 points per contest entering this game. New York is 7th in the league in rebounding as they collect 46 rebounds per game. They are 12th in the league in assists by dishing out 27.5 dimes per contest. The Knicks are 5th in the league in scoring defense by allowing 110.4 points per contest. Jalen Brunson (26 points, 6.8 assists) is the team’s leading scorer. Karl-Anthony Towns (20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, three assists) provides a good secondary punch for the Knicks this season.

New York is 12th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47.7% from the floor as a team. The Knicks are 10th in the league in threes per game as they knock down 14.3 triples a night. They are 4th in three-point shooting by hitting 37.4% of their attempts from beyond the arc. New York is solid at the charity stripe, ranking 10th in the league by cashing in 79.3% of their attempts.

Key Injury Report for Knicks:

• Guard Tyler Kolek (oblique) is questionable

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Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction

New York has won two of the three meetings this season. Boston has two starters on the injury report and with a magic number of one to clinch the Atlantic Division, they could be cautious here. New York has their slim chance at winning the Atlantic Division. The Knicks still are trying to hold off Cleveland for the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. New York won the first meeting between the teams this season at Madison Square Garden, winning by 10 back in October. With the Celtics playing things close to the vest, give the advantage to the Knicks here.

Our Prediction: Knicks -3.5 (DraftKings, -110)

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