Celtics vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 10

  • The Celtics are -5.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 207.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Boston Celtics visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in New York, NY, NY.

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

The Celtics vs Knicks Over/Under is Not Found total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 41-47 against the spread, while the Knicks are 45-43 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics+ +O Not Found ++
New York Knicks + +U Not Found ++

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 80.0% 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 63 of their last 95 games (+26.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 76 games (+18.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 76 games (+16.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 45 away games (+14.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 away games (+12.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games (+14.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 47 games (+11.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 54 games (+10.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games (+9.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+8.45 Units / 39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 41-47 (-10.7 Units / -10.93% ROI).

  • 65-24 against the Moneyline (-34.15 Units / -6.79% ROI)
  • 40-48 against the Over for game total points (-12.8 Units / -13.07% ROI)
  • 48-40 against the Under for game total points (+4 Units / 4.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 45-43 (-2.3 Units / -2.32% ROI).

  • 57-33 against the Moneyline (-3.2 Units / -1.21% ROI)
  • 45-43 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -2.32% ROI)
  • 43-45 against the Under for game total points (-6.55 Units / -6.61% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 59 games (-24.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 89 games (-21.62 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 39 of their last 91 games (-20.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 66 games (-19.05 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 71 games (-18.25 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 95 games (-41.53 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 94 games (-37.04 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 97 games (-31.12 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 94 games (-30.85 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 76 games (-27.70 Units / -31% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 70-17 (.805) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

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 65-16 (.802) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Celtics are 23-1 (.958) when assisting on 30 or more field goals this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .706

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

The Knicks were 21-6 (.778) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683

The Knicks are 34-11 (.756) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .642

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 47-8 (.855) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 17.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Celtics have made 17.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Celtics have averaged 20.0 points in the paint per game (1,644 points/82 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.2

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

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks have averaged 52.5 points in the paint per game (4,304 points/82 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Knicks have averaged 1.30 points per shot (9,494 points/7,315 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

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 have allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (8,907 points/7,627 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.26

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 have averaged 7.2 steals per game (589 steals/82 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,800 rebounds/82 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (660 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (324 blocks/82 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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