The Boston Celtics will play the New York Knicks in a decisive Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions
- Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this game is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 116, Knicks 107.
- Against the spread, we predict that the Celtics will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -4.5.
- As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 207.5 points.
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
- Favorite: Celtics (-4.5)
- Total: 207.5
Celtics Betting Trends
- The Celtics have covered 39 times in 82 chances against the spread this season.
- Boston has covered the spread 35 times this season (35-36-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
- A total of 37 out of the Celtics’ 82 games this season have hit the over.
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 77 times this season and won 59, or 76.6%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 55-16, a 77.5% win rate, when it’s favored by -185 or more by DraftKings Sportsbook this season.
Knicks Betting Trends
- The Knicks have put together a 39-41-2 record against the spread this season.
- New York has covered the spread once this season (1-7 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
- So far this year, 43 out of the Knicks’ 82 games with an over/under have hit the over.
- The Knicks have been underdogs in 16 games this season and have come away with the win four times (25%) in those contests.
- New York has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +154 or worse on the Moneyline this season.
Celtics Key Stats
- Points: 116.3 PPG (8th) | FG%: 46.2% (19th)
- Opp. Points: 107.2 PPG (2nd) | Opp. FG%: 45.0% (2nd)
- Rebounds: 45.3 RPG (8th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.7 RPG (12th)
- Assists: 26.1 APG (16th) | Turnovers: 11.4 TPG (2nd)
- Steals: 7.2 SPG (28th) | Blocks: 5.5 BPG (4th)
Knicks Key Stats
- Points: 115.8 PPG (9th) | FG%: 48.6% (4th)
- Opp. Points: 111.7 PPG (9th) | Opp. FG%: 47.4% (22nd)
- Rebounds: 42.6 RPG (24th) | Opp. Rebounds: 41.8 RPG (2nd)
- Assists: 27.5 APG (11th) | Turnovers: 12.2 TPG (3rd)
- Steals: 8.2 SPG (12th) | Blocks: 4.0 BPG (29th)
This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.