Celtics vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

  • The Celtics are -2.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC | ESPN+

The Boston Celtics visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in New York, NY, USA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Celtics vs Knicks Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 20-31 against the spread, while the Knicks are 25-24 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-3.5 -115O 232.5 -110-160
New York Knicks +3.5 -105U 232.5 -110+135

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 66.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Knicks.

Knicks vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 58 games (+17.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 37 away games (+15.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 47 away games (+14.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 35 away games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 56 of their last 97 games (+11.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games (+19.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 44 games at home (+15.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 92 games (+12.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 76 games (+11.96 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 76 games (+11.45 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 20-31 (-14.1 Units / -24.65% ROI).

  • 36-16 against the Moneyline (-41.8 Units / -13.55% ROI)
  • 24-28 against the Over for game total points (-6.8 Units / -11.89% ROI)
  • 28-24 against the Under for game total points (+1.6 Units / 2.8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 25-24 (-1.4 Units / -2.5% ROI).

  • 34-17 against the Moneyline (-7.55 Units / -4.32% ROI)
  • 29-21 against the Over for game total points (+5.9 Units / 10.53% ROI)
  • 21-29 against the Under for game total points (-10.95 Units / -19.5% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 95 games (-30.53 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 90 games (-30.50 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 78 games (-29.80 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 79 games (-27.05 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 94 games (-26.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 59 of their last 82 games (-56.40 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 88 games (-50.54 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 88 games (-33.15 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 81 games (-28.28 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 97 games (-25.60 Units / -23% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Celtics are 23-6 (.793) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .459

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics are undefeated (19-0) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .829

The Celtics are 19-5 (.792) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 3rd-best in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 51.2 rebounds/game this season — T-7th-lowest in the NBA.

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Knicks were 14-3 (.824) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Knicks are 17-6 (.739) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Knicks are winless (0-7) when their eFG is 50% or worse this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .171

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 17.7 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 17.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 24.4 assists per game (1,998 assists/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

The Knicks are shooting 38% from three (660/1,759) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Knicks have a TS% of 54% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks have averaged 1.33 points per shot (6,014 points/4,535 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,006 rebounds/134 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (533 blocks/133 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (197 blocks/51 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (255 blocks/65 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,765 rebounds/51 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4


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