New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics are set to clash at Madison Square Garden in an NBA clash. The Knicks (51-28) are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Celtics (54-25) are second. Here's our match prediction.
The New York Knicks come into this match riding a three-match winning streak. Before this, they had suffered three consecutive defeats against the Hornets, Thunder, and Rockets.
Their most recent triumph came against the Atlanta Hawks, claiming a narrow 108-105 away victory. Jalen Brunson recorded a double-double with 30 points and 13 assists. It was his second double-double after recovering from an ankle injury that kept him out for one game.
The Knicks return to their humble abode, aiming to maintain their winning run. Their form at Madison Square Garden in recent weeks has lived up to expectations. Besides boasting the second-best home record, they've won their last five matches.
The Boston Celtics are also enjoying a fine run of form. The visitors have won their last four consecutive matches after their defeat to the Hawks on March 31.
In their recent match, they beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 at home. Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 35 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points.
The Celtics are on the road and have won four of their last five matches. It's worth noting that they are currently on a two-match winning streak.
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New York Knicks v Boston Celtics Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.61 | 2.4 |
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1.56 | 2.44 |
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1.56 | 2.44 |
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1.54 | 2.55 |
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1.57 | 2.42 |
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Who will win the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics match is: New York Knicks -2.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics game on 09/04/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New York Knicks has a 57.84% chance to pick up the win against Boston Celtics according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.61.
- There is a probability of 42.16% ⭐ for Boston Celtics to win vs New York Knicks with odds of 2.55 at Tonybet.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Form
New York Knicks and Boston Celtics's standings in the NBA
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New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Last Matches
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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Hart
J. Brunson
K. Towns
O. Anunoby
M. Bridges
D. White
J. Walsh
Substitutes
K. McCullar Jr.
M. McBride
J. Alvarado
J. Clarkson
L. Shamet
M. Diawara
J. Sochan
P. Dadiet
B. Scheierman
J. Tonje
M. Shulga
P. Pritchard
H. Gonzalez
R. Harper Jr.
New York Knicks - Boston Celtics Key Points
- The Knicks have covered the -2.5 point spread in each of their last three matches.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four matches against the Knicks.
- The Knicks are shooting 37.4% from the three-point range (4th).
- The Knicks are 21-13 against the spread (ATS) as home favourites.
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Our New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The New York Knicks have enjoyed better results against the Celtics this season. They have won two of their last three matches against this opponent and have covered the -2.5 point spread in each of those outings. The Knicks are out to conclude the series with a third win.
That should be an achievable feat considering they are at home, where they've won each of their last five matches and covered. The Celtics have lost each of their last three away games in this fixture, indicating another unfavourable outcome here. Our New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics prediction: New York Knicks -2.5.
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