Knicks vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 7

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 44-43 against the spread, while the Celtics are 41-46 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks O
Boston Celtics U

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 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games (+15.45 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 46 games (+10.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 53 games (+9.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+9.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 away games (+9.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 62 of their last 94 games (+25.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 47 games at home (+19.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 47 of their last 75 games (+17.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 61 games (+13.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+12.55 Units / 7% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 44-43 (-3.3 Units / -3.37% ROI).

  • 56-33 against the Moneyline (-7.1 Units / -2.69% ROI)
  • 45-42 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -1.23% ROI)
  • 42-45 against the Under for game total points (-7.55 Units / -7.71% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 41-46 (-9.6 Units / -9.92% ROI).

  • 65-23 against the Moneyline (-29.25 Units / -5.87% ROI)
  • 40-47 against the Over for game total points (-11.7 Units / -12.09% ROI)
  • 47-40 against the Under for game total points (+3 Units / 3.1% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 94 games (-40.33 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 100 games (-36.09 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 96 games (-30.02 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 93 games (-29.65 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 49 games at home (-26.62 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 58 games (-23.50 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 38 of their last 90 games (-21.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 88 games (-20.47 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 90 games (-19.22 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 65 games (-17.95 Units / -24% ROI)

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

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

The Knicks were 10-5 (.667) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Knicks are 84-50 (.627) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

The Knicks were 2-6 (.250) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

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 109-34 (.762) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

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 36-9 (.800) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (1,339 points/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Knicks have averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,088 turnovers/82 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Knicks have averaged 25.7 points in the paint per game (2,110 points/82 games) in the second half this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.2

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

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

The Celtics have averaged 41.2 points in the paint per game (3,380 points/82 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

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

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

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.3 defensive rebounds per game (6,114 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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 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 1.22 points per shot (8,701 points/7,107 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.30


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