The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are set for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday, May 07, 2025, at TD Garden. The Knicks lead the series 1-0. The game will be broadcast on TNT at 7:00 PM.

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Knicks +10.5. The Knicks have a strong road record in the postseason, going 4-0 ATS. They also lead the series, which could give them confidence to keep the game close.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 210.5. The Celtics have the best defense in the league, allowing only 96 points per game. The average combined score in their postseason games is 202.17, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The New York Knicks lead the series 1-0 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
• The Knicks have a perfect 4-0 ATS record on the road in the 2025 postseason.
• The Celtics have a 3-3 ATS record in the 2025 postseason, with a 2-2 record at home.
• The average combined score for the Knicks in the 2025 postseason is 214.43, with an average over/under line of 216.86.
• The Celtics’ average combined score in the 2025 postseason is 202.17, with an average over/under line of 202.25.

Knicks vs Celtics Preview

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are gearing up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks took Game 1 with a close 108-105 win. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, while OG Anunoby also added 29 points. The Celtics will look to even the series at TD Garden.

In Game 1, Jayson Tatum was a key player for the Celtics, scoring 23 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The Celtics will need strong performances from him and Jaylen Brown, who scored 23 points in the last game. The Knicks will rely on Karl-Anthony Towns and his rebounding skills to maintain their edge. Both teams are ready for another competitive game on Wednesday night.

Boston Celtics Aim to Even the Series

The Boston Celtics are back at TD Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They are looking to bounce back after a close loss in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. The Celtics have a postseason record of 4-2 so far. Playing at home, the Celtics hope to capitalize on their home court advantage. Their regular season home record was 27-14, which shows they are strong at TD Garden. The team will need to use this strength to even the series. The Celtics have shown they can compete with top teams. Their focus will be on improving their game strategy and execution. They need to find ways to stop the Knicks’ key players and make adjustments from the first game.

New York Knicks Seek to Extend Their Lead

The New York Knicks head into Game 2 with confidence. They have a strong postseason record of 5-2. Their away record stands out at 4-0, showing they perform well on the road. Jalen Brunson leads the team with 31.1 points per game in the playoffs. He also averages 7.7 assists, ranking fourth in the league. Karl-Anthony Towns adds strength with 18.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Defense is key for the Knicks, allowing only 106.4 points per game. They rank high in three-point defense, limiting opponents to 30.6%. This defensive strength will be important against the Celtics.

Final Betting Pick

The Knicks have shown strong performance on the road in the playoffs, with a perfect 4-0 record against the spread. This success away from home suggests they can keep the game close against the Celtics. Their confidence is likely boosted by leading the series 1-0, which could help them cover the +10.5 spread.

The Celtics have the best defense in the league, allowing only 96 points per game. This defensive strength is a key reason for predicting the game to go under 210.5 points. The average combined score in Celtics’ postseason games is 202.17, which supports a lower-scoring outcome.

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