Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/08/2025

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Saturday, February 8, 2025

Venue:  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Where to Watch:  ABC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -1, Knicks +1; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -1, Knicks +1; Over/Under:  229.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -1.5, Knicks +1.5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Boston Celtics:  36-16 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

New York Knicks:  34-17 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

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Boston Celtics:  7-3 last 10

New York Knicks:  8-2 last 10

The Celtics are entering this game with a 36-16 record overall this season and they are 20-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Jaylen Brown led the team in points in that game with 25 while Payton Pritchard was next on the team with 21 points. Payton Pritchard led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Payton Pritchard led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 51.7% from the field, 43.2% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108.8 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 20-31-1 this season and their O/U record is 24-28.

The Knicks are entering this game with a 34-17 record overall this season and they are 18-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 28 while Karl-Anthony Towns was next on the team with 27 points. Josh Hart and Cameron Payne each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in rebounds with 20. They were 50% from the field, 32% from 3-point range, and 82.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.4 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 26-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 29-21-1.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked really good in their games this season with their 36-16 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have been a great road team this season too with their 20-6 road record, and they have a better record on the road right now than they have at home. Meanwhile, the Knicks have looked really good in their games this season with their 34-17 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the NBA. They have also looked great on their home court with their 18-9 home record. The Knicks have been the hotter team lately with their 8-2 record in their last 10 games and they have the momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row now, but the Celtics are still the defending NBA champions and have been really tough to beat all year. The Celtics don't have the best record in the NBA or the East at the moment, but they don't have to as they are still the team to beat. They have been just as hot in their games lately with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games, but they are coming off a home loss to the Mavericks in their last one so they are going to be motivated to bounce back in this one. The Knicks have been really good this season, but the Celtics are still the more talented team and they are going to bring their best effort to bounce back here, especially in a game against a division rival who is right behind them in the standings. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics Knicks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, February 8, 2025 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 116 Knicks 112.

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Boston Celtics: 22-15 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 35-23 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 33-20 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 24-8 UNDER on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 20-9 1H UNDER off an upset loss as a home favorite.

New York Knicks: 11-20 ATS off a win against a division rival. 3-14 ATS off a road win against a division rival. 21-12 UNDER at home when the line is +3 to -3. 36-17 1H UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 

Boston Celtics:  J. Holiday (PG) Day To Day - Shoulder.

New York Knicks:  O. Anunoby (SF) Day To Day - Foot. P. Dadiet (SG) Day To Day - Toe. M. Robinson (C) Out - Ankle.

"There's no compass as to what it's supposed to look like. So at the end of the day, the regular season gives us a ton of information on things that we need to go towards. It's been a great journey, that's the biggest part of it. So thanks for reminding me of that. I'm having a blast." - Joe Mazzulla on the pressure of defending the NBA Title this season. 

“It sucks. The ball’s not going in. No different routine. I just have to be better focused at the free-throw line. It’s pissing me the hell off. I’m not going to lie. I’m going to go in and make a couple hundred this week.” - Jalen Brunson on his free throw troubles.

PG Derrick White

SG Jrue Holiday

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Mikal Bridges

SF Josh Hart

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PPG: J. Tatum (26.6)

APG: J. Tatum (5.7)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.7)

PPG: J. Brunson (26.1)

APG: J. Brunson (7.5)

Reb/G: K. Towns (13.6)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (3rd season)

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (5th season)