Match Details

• Fixture. New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics.
• Competition. NBA regular season.
• Venue. Madison Square Garden, New York.
• Date & Time. Tuesday, April 09, 2025, at 23:30 UTC.

New York Knicks: Team Form and Main Statistics

• Recent form. The Knicks are pushing hard in the Eastern Conference. They’ve gone 3-2 in their last five games. They’ve had strong wins but also narrow defeats.
• Home Performance. New York has been tough to beat at home, especially at Madison Square Garden. 
• Average points per game. The Knicks are averaging 116.1 points per game in the 2024-25 NBA season. 
• Key player. Jalen Brunson is the team’s motor. When he’s in control, the Knicks’ offense is efficient. However, he’s been injured, and it will be one of his first games back so he may not play major minutes.
• Defence. The Knicks are one of the most physical teams in the league. They slow the tempo to disrupt opponents.
• Head-to-Head vs Boston Celtics. Over the last three seasons, the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have played in 13 head-to-heads. The last Knicks win was in March 2023 at TD Garden. 

Boston Celtics: Team Form and Main Statistics

• Overall form. The Celtics are 4-1 up in their last five games. They defeated Memphis, San Antonio, Phoenix, and Sacramento convincingly. Their only loss was to Miami on April 2.
• Away record. Boston has been solid on the road, especially against top teams.
• Offensive performance. The Celtics have been averaging over 114 points per game this season. Their bench has added depth and quality rotations including sparks like Payton Pritchard hoping to make an impact.
• Key player. Jayson Tatum is the central offensive figure in the roster, but Kristaps Porzingis will be crucial if he’s playing. His presence changes the dynamic on both ends of the court. 
• Defence. Boston’s defense ranks in the top 5 in the league. They are a tough matchup for any offense.
• Head-to-Head vs The Knicks. Over the last three seasons, the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have played 13 head-to-head matches. The Celtics have won 9 of these games.

Our Bets for New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics

Based on our betting experts’ analysis, here are the top predictions for the Knicks vs Celtics matchup: 

• Safe bet. Boston Celtics to win (Moneyline).
• Good value bet. Under 226.5 total points–both teams are capable defensively.
• Risky bet. Jayson Tatum to score 30+ points. 

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Prediction Summary for New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics

Boston enters as the stronger team, both on paper and in recent form. The Celtics have won 56 matches compared to the Knicks’ 48. In the Eastern Conference, they’re 2nd and 3rd, respectively. So, this matchup will be close–and exciting. However, the Celtics’ advantage hinges on the availability of Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks will be banking on home-court energy. They’ll be using defensive intensity to try and turn the tide. Expect a physical but low-scoring game, with the Celtics slightly favored to edge it. Especially if their full starting lineup suits up and we see Porzingis.

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