The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are set to begin their Eastern Conference Semifinals series on Monday, May 5, 2025. The game will take place at TD Garden and is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT as the Knicks, with a 4-2 postseason record, take on the Celtics, who hold a 4-1 postseason record.

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Knicks +9.0. The Knicks have a strong away record in the postseason, going 3-0 ATS on the road. This makes them a good value to cover the spread against the Celtics.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 212.5. The Celtics have allowed only 93.6 points per game, the best in the league, which suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The New York Knicks have an unbeaten road ATS record of 3-0-0 in the 2025 postseason.
• Boston Celtics have a 2-game winning streak in the 2025 postseason.
• The game will be held at TD Garden on Monday, May 05, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
• Both teams have the same number of overs in the 2025 postseason, with three each.
• New York Knicks have an average postseason over/under line of 217.5, while the Celtics’ is 200.1.

Knicks vs Celtics Preview

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are ready to compete in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This game marks the start of their best-of-seven series. The Knicks come in with a 4-2 postseason record, while the Celtics hold a 4-1 record. The game takes place at TD Garden, with the tip-off set for 7:00 PM.

The Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, who averages 31.5 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is also key, contributing 19.7 points and 10 rebounds. On the Celtics’ side, Jayson Tatum leads with 31.2 points and 11.2 rebounds. Jaylen Brown adds 23 points per game. Both teams aim to gain an early advantage in this series.

Boston Celtics Gear Up for Semifinals

The Boston Celtics are ready for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They have a strong postseason record of 4-1. Playing at TD Garden gives them a home-court advantage. The Celtics have shown skill in their playoff games. They won four out of five games in the first round. Their performance has been solid, especially at home. Fans will be watching the Celtics closely in this series. The team aims to continue their success in the playoffs. The Celtics are focused on taking the lead in this best of 7 series.

New York Knicks Prepare for Boston Challenge

The New York Knicks enter the semifinals with a 4-2 postseason record. They have performed well on the road, winning all three away games. Their strong away record will be key against the Celtics at TD Garden. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks in scoring with 31.5 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds support with 19.7 points and 10 rebounds per game. Josh Hart contributes with 11.8 points and 8.7 rebounds, showing depth in the lineup. The Knicks’ defense allows only 106.7 points per game, ranking them eighth. They limit opponents to 32.4% from three-point range, which is fifth best. This defensive strength will be crucial in their upcoming games against Boston.

Final Betting Pick

The Knicks have shown strong performance on the road, with a 3-0 record in away games during the postseason. This makes them a solid choice to cover the +9.0 spread against the Celtics. Their ability to perform well away from home could give them an edge in this game.

The Celtics have allowed only 93.6 points per game, which is the best in the league. This suggests a lower-scoring game, making the under 212.5 a reasonable pick. Both teams have strong defensive stats, which could lead to fewer points scored overall.

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