The New York Knicks are 5.5-point underdogs for Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, tipping off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Celtics 113, Knicks 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-229)
- Total Pick: Over 205.5 (computer predicts 223.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (+5.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2025 | Celtics | -10 | 211.5 | -493 | +373 | 91-90 NY |
| 5/5/2025 | Celtics | -9 | 213.5 | -407 | +316 | 108-105 NY |
| 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
- Boston is 39-43-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Celtics are 30-36 against the spread.
- In Boston's 82 games with a set total, 37 have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Celtics have been favorites in 78 games this season and won 60 (76.9%) of those contests.
- This season, Boston has won 51 of its 66 games, or 77.3%, when favored by at least -229 on the moneyline.
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York has a 40-41-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Knicks are 1-5 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- A total of 42 of New York's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (51.2%).
- The Knicks have compiled a 4-13 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 23.5% of those games).
- New York has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +189 or longer in six chances.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Sam Hauser: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Knicks
Knicks: None
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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