New York Knicks – Boston Celtics Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds | NBA 08.04.2025
In what could potentially be a 2nd Round series in the Eastern Conference down the line, it is the New York Knicks hosting the Boston Celtics in their 4th and final regular season meeting. Can New York avoid the sweep here?
The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics meet on 08.04.2025, in what will be their 4th and final regular season meeting this season. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden (New York) with the road team Celtics being slightly favored to win this game.
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New York Knicks |
Tue, 08.04.2025, 19:30 |
Boston Celtics |
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11/8 |
13/1 |
8/11 |
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Expert Tip |
NY Knicks +4.5 Point Spread |
Odds 10/11 |
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- Odds are announced early
- Match predictions are reliable
- Neat and functional mobile app
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Current situation
With the number 3 seed almost secured, the Knicks main priority ahead of the postseason is to remain healthy. Jalen Brunson successfully returned to the line-up after missing a month of play due to an ankle sprain. Getting him back into his mid-season form in these last 4 games could be crucial down the line. As things stand the Knicks would play the Pistons in Round 1 of the East playoffs.
Boston is also locked into the number 2 seed without a chance to move up or down in the remaining 4 games of the season. The defending champions won’t mind entering the postseason as only the 2nd ranked team in the East. Similarly to the Knicks, we could see a lot of players’ minutes get cut in this last week of play, getting rest before the postseason is a luxury only a handful of teams can afford in the NBA.
New York Knicks Stats & Form
All eyes were on Jalen Brunson as he successfully returned to the line-up by scoring 15 points in 34 minutes vs the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The Knicks overcame a huge 40 point night from Devin Booker as they took down the shorthanded Suns, OG Anunoby was the standout performer with 32 points, while Mikal Bridges added 22 and KAT put in 19 to go along with his 13 rebounds. It was the Knicks’ 5th win in 6 games.
Boston Celtics Stats & Form
Boston won a 16th game in 18 outings as they took down the struggling Washington Wizards 124-90 on Sunday. No starter played more than 30 minutes as the game was pretty much in the books by half-time. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis both sat out to get additional rest, there is a good chance they will return to the floor on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Head-to-Head
With 3 wins in 3 meetings this season the Celtics have clinched the regular season series for the 2nd year running. They now have a chance to sweep for the first time since the 2019-20 season, this will be the 498th regular season meeting all time between the two teams. Boston leads it by a wide margin having recorded 307 wins to the Knicks’ 190 wins.
New York Knicks – Boston Celtics Odds
If you feel like the home team Knicks can cause the upset here then odds of 11/8 are available. Backing Boston gets you 8/11 odds.
The point total has been set at 224.5 points, with odds of 10/11 supporting either the over or the under.
Top 3 Betting Odds
| New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Betting Tip | Odds |
| New York Knicks +4.5 Point Spread | 10/11 |
| Over 224.5 Total Points | 10/11 |
| Boston Celtics -4.5 Point Spread | 10/11 |
Betting tip and prediction: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics (08.04.2025)
Over the next week of play a lot of results will surprise us in the regular season, mainly because teams that have already clinched their spots in the postseason will rest players. Boston is one of those teams, but playing at the biggest stage at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks they owe it to the fans to play their best players. After resting Tatum and Porzingis on Sunday, that duo is likely to return to the line-up here. The team didn’t have any issues without them as they knocked down 24 threes in the dominant win over Washington, it was their 11th win in 12 games. Boston has made people a lot of money this season, over their last 9 games they’ve covered the spread 7 times. Their road form is also impressive at 8 wins in a row currently, at MSG they’ve beaten the Knicks 4 times in 5 games. Speaking of those Knicks, they too are enjoying a solid run of 5 wins in 6 games which sets up an intriguing clash on Tuesday. The problem this team has had all year long is their inability to perform against the bigger teams in both Conferences. Getting a win here would be a massive confidence booster, we just feel like the Knicks’ sense of urgency to win here will be a lot higher as they still haven’t mathematically clinched the 3rd seed. With Brunson back in the line-up the atmosphere at MSG will be electric, we recommend backing the Knicks to at least keep things close. New York to cover.
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Expert Tip |
NY Knicks +4.5 Point Spread |
Odds 10/11 |
- Odds are announced early
- Match predictions are reliable
- Neat and functional mobile app
- Odds are announced early
- Match predictions are reliable
- Neat and functional mobile app