The Boston Celtics are 5.5-point favorites heading into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, tipping off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Knicks lead the series 2-0.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Celtics 113, Knicks 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-250)
- Total Pick: Over 208.5 (computer predicts 223.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (+5.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2025 | Celtics | -10 | 211.5 | -493 | +373 | 91-90 NY |
| 5/5/2025 | Celtics | -9 | 213.5 | -407 | +316 | 108-105 NY |
| 4/8/2025 | Celtics | -2.5 | 224.5 | -137 | +116 | 119-117 BOS |
| 2/23/2025 | Celtics | -7.5 | 231.5 | -311 | +249 | 118-105 BOS |
| 2/8/2025 | Celtics | -3.5 | 232.5 | -169 | +142 | 131-104 BOS |
| 10/22/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 221.5 | -238 | +194 | 132-109 BOS |
| 4/11/2024 | Celtics | -3 | 218.5 | -149 | +126 | 118-109 NY |
| 2/24/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 224.5 | -242 | +195 | 116-102 BOS |
| 12/8/2023 | Celtics | -7.5 | 221 | -316 | +251 | 133-123 BOS |
| 11/13/2023 | Celtics | -10 | 220.5 | -461 | +346 | 114-98 BOS |
| 10/25/2023 | Celtics | -4 | 223 | -174 | +146 | 108-104 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston is 39-43-0 against the spread this season.
- The Celtics have a 30-36 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Boston's games have hit the over in 37 out of 82 opportunities (45.1%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 78 times this season and won 60, or 76.9%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 48-13, a 78.7% win rate, when it's favored by -250 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York is 40-41-1 against the spread this year.
- The Knicks have a 1-5 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- New York's games have gone over the point total 42 out of 82 times (51.2%).
- The Knicks have gone 4-13 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 23.5% of those games).
- New York has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +204 or longer in five chances.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Sam Hauser: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Knicks
Knicks: None
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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