Knicks vs. Celtics Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 12

Knicks vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: ESPN

The New York Knicks bring a 1-2 series lead into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are favored by 6.5 points in the contest, which airs on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 208.5 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 (52.6%)

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 39-42-1 against the spread this season.
• The Knicks have 40 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 37 times.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over 43 times in 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• Against the spread, Boston has played worse when playing at home, covering 18 times in 41 home games, and 21 times in 41 road games.
• The Celtics have eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in 21 of 41 home matchups (51.2%). On the road, they have hit the over in 16 of 41 games (39%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, New York has a better winning percentage at home (.512, 21-19-1 record) than away (.463, 19-22-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Knicks games have finished over more frequently at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than on the road (20 of 41, 48.8%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists.
• Derrick White is averaging 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 4.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds.
• Payton Pritchard's numbers on the season are 14.3 points, 3.8 boards and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 47.2% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.2 made 3-pointers (10th in NBA).
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 boards and 3.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.4 points for the Knicks, plus 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
• Per game, Josh Hart gives the Knicks 13.6 points, 9.6 boards and 5.9 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.4 blocks.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 26 points, 2.9 boards and 7.3 assists per game. He is sinking 48.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.3 triples.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest. He is sinking 50% of his shots from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 triples.
• OG Anunoby averages 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is sinking 47.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from 3-point range, with 2.3 treys per contest.

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