The New York Knicks are 4.5-point underdogs for a decisive Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Celtics 116, Knicks 107.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-183)
- Total Pick: Over 207.5 (computer predicts 223.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-4.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Celtics | -5.5 | 209 | -240 | +198 | 121-113 NY |
| 5/10/2025 | Celtics | -5.5 | 209 | -258 | +210 | 115-93 BOS |
| 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 has a 39-43-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 4.5 points or more, the Celtics have a 35-37 record against the spread.
- In Boston's 82 games with a set total, 37 have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Celtics have been favorites in 78 games this season and won 60 (76.9%) of those contests.
- This season, Boston has won 56 of its 72 games, or 77.8%, when favored by at least -183 on the moneyline.
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has put together a 40-41-1 record against the spread.
- The Knicks have a 1-7 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 42 of New York's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (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 they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +154 or longer in eight chances.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out For Season (Lower Leg),
Sam Hauser: Probable (Ankle)
Knicks
Knicks: None
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, and MAX
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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