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The New York Knicks (51-28) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Boston Celtics (54-25), winners of four straight. The Celtics are underdogs by 5.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (on Amazon Prime Video and MSG) on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Knicks 113, Celtics 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-216)
- Total Pick: Over 214.5 (computer predicts 224.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (+5.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2026 | Celtics | -3.5 | 214 | -165 | +138 | 111-89 NY |
| 12/2/2025 | Knicks | -1.5 | 230.5 | -116 | -104 | 123-117 BOS |
| 10/24/2025 | Knicks | -3.5 | 231.5 | -168 | +141 | 105-95 NY |
| 5/16/2025 | Knicks | -3 | 210.5 | -153 | +129 | 119-81 NY |
| 5/14/2025 | Celtics | -5 | 207.5 | -193 | +161 | 127-102 BOS |
| 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 |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has compiled a 40-39-0 record against the spread.
- The Knicks are 24-17 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- New York has gone over in 36 of its 79 games with a set total (45.6%).
- The Knicks have entered the game as favorites 62 times this season and won 44, or 71%, of those games.
- This season, New York has won 34 of its 39 games, or 87.2%, when favored by at least -216 on the moneyline.
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Boston has a 47-32-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Celtics are 4-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Boston has gone over in 28 of its 79 games with a set total (35.4%).
- The Celtics have won 11 of the 22 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (50%).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +179 or longer, Boston has gone 2-2 (50%).
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Tyler Kolek: Questionable (Oblique)
Celtics
Celtics:
Sam Hauser: Questionable (Back),
Neemias Queta: Questionable (Toe),
Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Achilles),
Derrick White: Questionable (Knee)
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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