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Celtics vs. Knicks NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – February 8

Celtics vs. Knicks NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – February 8

NBA Picks DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The New York Knicks (34-17) will turn to Jalen Brunson (eighth in NBA, 26.1 points per game) to help overcome Jayson Tatum (seventh in league, 26.6) and the Boston Celtics (36-16) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Madison Square Garden, at 8:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+.

Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Knicks, by a final score of Knicks 114, Celtics 113.
  • Against the spread, we project that the Knicks will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -1.
  • As for the total, we see this one going under the posted over/under of 229.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 227.7 points.

Celtics vs. Knicks Odds

  • Favorite: Celtics (-1)
  • Total: 229.5

Celtics Betting Trends

  • The Celtics have compiled a 21-30-1 record against the spread this season.
  • Boston has an ATS record of 20-28-1 when playing as at least 1-point favorites this season.
  • In the Celtics’ 52 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 24 times.
  • The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 49 times this season and won 35, or 71.4%, of those games.
  • This season, Boston has won 35 of its 49 games, or 71.4%, when favored by at least -115 on the Moneyline.

Knicks Betting Trends

  • The Knicks are 25-24-2 ATS this year.
  • New York has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 1 point or more this year (in five opportunities).
  • A total of 29 Knicks games this year have gone over the point total.
  • The Knicks have been underdogs in five games this season and have come away with the win two times (40%) in those contests.
  • This year, New York has won two of five games when listed as at least -105 or better on the Moneyline.

Celtics Key Stats

  • Points: 117.3 PPG (6th) | FG%: 45.9% (18th)
  • Opp. Points: 108.8 PPG (5th) | Opp. FG%: 45.3% (4th)
  • Rebounds: 44.8 RPG (10th) | Opp. Rebounds: 44.6 RPG (19th)
  • Assists: 26.0 APG (16th) | Turnovers: 11.4 TPG (2nd)
  • Steals: 7.5 SPG (25th) | Blocks: 5.7 BPG (5th)

Knicks Key Stats

  • Points: 117.9 PPG (4th) | FG%: 49.5% (3rd)
  • Opp. Points: 111.4 PPG (8th) | Opp. FG%: 47.1% (19th)
  • Rebounds: 43.2 RPG (23rd) | Opp. Rebounds: 41.1 RPG (1st)
  • Assists: 27.6 APG (10th) | Turnovers: 12.0 TPG (3rd)
  • Steals: 8.0 SPG (13th) | Blocks: 3.9 BPG (29th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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