Knicks vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 14

  • The Celtics are -4.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 207.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | tru | Max

The New York Knicks visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Boston, MA, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Knicks vs Celtics Over/Under is 207.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 46-44 against the spread, while the Celtics are 42-48 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+5.5 -115O 207.5 -105+165
Boston Celtics -5.5 -105U 207.5 -115-200

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Celtics.

Celtics vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 away games (+12.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games (+12.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 34 away games (+10.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 49 games (+9.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 56 games (+8.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 63 of their last 97 games (+24.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 48 games at home (+20.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 78 games (+16.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+12.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 50 of their last 76 games (+12.20 Units / 8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 46-44 (-2.4 Units / -2.37% ROI).

  • 58-34 against the Moneyline (-2.2 Units / -0.82% ROI)
  • 46-44 against the Over for game total points (-2.4 Units / -2.37% ROI)
  • 44-46 against the Under for game total points (-6.65 Units / -6.57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 42-48 (-10.8 Units / -10.79% ROI).

  • 66-25 against the Moneyline (-35.45 Units / -6.98% ROI)
  • 41-49 against the Over for game total points (-12.9 Units / -12.89% ROI)
  • 49-41 against the Under for game total points (+3.9 Units / 3.9% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 44 games at home (-43.90 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 96 games (-39.64 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 97 games (-39.53 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 96 games (-33.20 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 99 games (-29.12 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 61 games (-24.30 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 93 games (-19.80 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 91 games (-19.62 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 73 games (-18.40 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 41 of their last 93 games (-18.25 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Knicks were 12-9 (.571) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Knicks are 12-8 (.600) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .436

The Knicks were undefeated (10-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

The Knicks are 34-4 (.895) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .703

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

The Celtics are 34-8 (.810) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .436

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 are 103-36 (.741) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

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

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Knicks have a TS% of 53% this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks have an eFG% of 56% this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Celtics have made 16.7 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics had a TS% of 55% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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 3.9 blocks per game (320 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

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

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 have allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (17,744 points/14,846 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (3,005 rebounds/82 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,145 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8


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