The Celtics will play the Knicks on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will take to the court on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics arrive at this game with a 97.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, have a 95.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics sport a 32-7 away team record. That result ranks them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks hit the floor with a 27-12 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 6th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics sit 8th (116.9) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 9th, averaging 116.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.6 points against the Boston Celtics per game this season. That result puts them 28th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The New York Knicks stand 22nd in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 111.7 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics wind down the season with a 13-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, have a 11-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 58-20 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 50-28 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr mateys! The Boston Celtics be facin' off against the scurvy New York Knicks...in a crucial late season battle on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. The Celtics be holdin' a 58-20 overall record, while the Knicks be standin' at 50-28...Boston leads the Eastern Atlantic Division with a 13-2 record...while New York be trailin' close behind with an 11-3 division record...The Celtics be scorin' an average of 116.9 points per game, just edgin' out the Knicks...It be a showdown ye won't want to miss! Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...Ye better be ready for a clash of titans on the hardwood!
Best Celtics at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -1.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Celtics are +1.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Celtics are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Knicks
4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | +1.5 -118-1.5 -102 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +1.5 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -1.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Celtics
Knicks
Game to Overtime
4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 110.5 o -120110.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -115Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
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Miles McBride
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +110Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 34.5 u -11834.5 o -115Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -115Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 27.5 u -13027.5 o -105Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/08/25 7:40pm EDT | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 61 | 21 | 0.744 | +7.0 | 28-13 | 33-8 | 14-2 | 39-13 | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | W2 | 8-2 |
| x - New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | 0.622 | +17.0 | 27-14 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 34-18 | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
Boston Celtics & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +5000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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