The Knicks will play the Celtics on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:40 pm EST. 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
The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks come to this game with a 96.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 98.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 11-13 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 17-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 6th (117.5) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 13th, averaging 115.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.3 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 29th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 108.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 8-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 7-4 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 33-19 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 34-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Celtics fans! The Knicks be comin' to town Sunday...the fightin' spirit be high in the Boston Celtics venue...
The Knicks be standin' at 33-19 overall, while the Celtics be at 34-18...Knicks be dominatin' the Eastern Atlantic Division with an 8-3 record...Celtics be right behind 'em with a 7-4 Eastern Atlantic Division record...
Knicks be scorin' an average of 117.5 points per game...while the Celtics be not far behind at 115.6 points...be sure to review each team's performance stats before bettin'...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads...totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team win on Sunday...may the seas be rough and the shots be true...(arrrr, me hearties!)
Best Knicks at Celtics Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -4.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +4.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 211.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 211.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Celtics
2/08/26 12:40pm EST | +4.5 -118-4.5 -102 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +4.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -4.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Knicks
Celtics
Game to Overtime
2/08/26 12:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 107.5 o -115107.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 104.5 o -110104.5 u -118Bet |
Baylor Scheierman
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -118Bet |
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OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 16.5 o +11016.5 u -150Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u +100Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 35.5 o -11835.5 u -115Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 40.5 o -10540.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/08/26 12:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 34 | 19 | 0.642 | +6.0 | 17-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 23-13 | 115.1 | 108.4 | +6.7 | L1 | 7-3 |
| New York Knicks | 34 | 19 | 0.642 | +6.0 | 21-6 | 12-13 | 9-3 | 23-12 | 117.3 | 111.8 | +5.5 | W1 | 9-1 |
New York Knicks & Boston Celtics 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.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1500 Bet |
New York Knicks & Boston Celtics 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:
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at 12:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics 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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