Knicks vs. Celtics Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 10

Knicks vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: ABC

The Boston Celtics are 5.5-point favorites in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Knicks lead the series 2-0. The over/under is 205 for the matchup.

Knicks vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (53%)

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have registered a 39-42-1 record against the spread this season.
• In the Knicks' 82 games this year, they have 40 wins against the spread.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 37 times.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the total in 43 of 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• Boston sports a worse record against the spread when playing at home (18-23-0) than it does on the road (21-19-1).
• The Celtics have hit the over on the over/under in 21 of 41 home games (51.2%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• Against the spread, New York has performed better at home (21-19-1) than away (19-22-0).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Knicks' games have finished above the over/under at home (56.1%, 23 of 41) than on the road (48.8%, 20 of 41).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists.
• Derrick White's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 44.2% from the field and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 made treys (fourth in NBA).
• Jaylen Brown averages 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists, shooting 46.3% from the floor and 32.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 14.3 points, 3.5 assists and 3.8 boards.
• Jrue Holiday's numbers on the season are 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 35.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.7 made treys.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He is also sinking 52.6% of his shots from the floor and 42% from 3-point range, with 2 triples per game.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He is making 52.5% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.1 triples.
• The Knicks are receiving 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game from Jalen Brunson.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He is making 50% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per game.
• The Knicks are receiving 18 points, 4.8 boards and 2.2 assists per game from OG Anunoby.

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