The Boston Celtics are 8.5-point favorites in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Monday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Celtics 117, Knicks 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-380)
- Total Pick: Over 213 (computer predicts 224.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-8.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | Celtics | -2.5 | 224.5 | -137 | +116 | 119-117 BOS |
| 2/23/2025 | Celtics | -7.5 | 231.5 | -311 | +249 | 118-105 BOS |
| 2/8/2025 | Celtics | -3.5 | 232.5 | -169 | +142 | 131-104 BOS |
| 10/22/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 221.5 | -238 | +194 | 132-109 BOS |
| 4/11/2024 | Celtics | -3 | 218.5 | -149 | +126 | 118-109 NY |
| 2/24/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 224.5 | -242 | +195 | 116-102 BOS |
| 12/8/2023 | Celtics | -7.5 | 221 | -316 | +251 | 133-123 BOS |
| 11/13/2023 | Celtics | -10 | 220.5 | -461 | +346 | 114-98 BOS |
| 10/25/2023 | Celtics | -4 | 223 | -174 | +146 | 108-104 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has compiled a 39-43-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics have a 22-29 record against the spread this season when favored by 8.5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 37 of Boston's 82 games with a set total.
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 78 times this season and won 60, or 76.9%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 37-10, a 78.7% win rate, when it's favored by -380 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York has a 40-41-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Knicks are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
- A total of 42 of New York's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (51.2%).
- The Knicks are 4-13 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 23.5% of those games).
- New York has played as a moneyline underdog of +298 or longer in just one game this season, which it lost.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jrue Holiday: Day-To-Day (Hamstring)
Knicks
Knicks: None
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, May 5, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, and MAX
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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