The Celtics will play the Knicks on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. 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 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will take to the court on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. 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 97.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, have a 96.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics sport a 26-14 away team record. That result ranks them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks hit the floor with a 28-9 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 3rd in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics sit 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 9th, averaging 116.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 106.9 points against the Boston Celtics per game this season. That result puts them 27th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The New York Knicks stand 23rd in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 110.4 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics wind down the season with a 10-5 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, have a 12-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 54-25 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 51-28 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.
Avast ye, basketball scallywags! The Boston Celtics face off against the New York Knicks...in a battle for playoff positioning on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. The Celtics stand at 54-25 overall, while the Knicks hold a 51-28 record...
Boston has a 10-5 division standing, but New York boasts a 12-3 division record...The Celtics average 114.6 points per game, but the Knicks score 116.8 points per game...Review each team's season standings below and prepare for a showdown on the court...
Set sail with our sports betting partners to discover the best point spread...total, and moneyline bets for this epic clash between two fierce rivals...Don't forget to look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...Hoist the colors and get ready for a high-seas battle on the hardwood!
Best Celtics at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Celtics are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 212.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 212.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Celtics are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Knicks
4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Celtics
Knicks
Game to Overtime
4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 103.5 o -118103.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 24.5 u -10524.5 o -125Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 35.5 u -12035.5 o -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 38.5 u -12538.5 o -110Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 41.5 u -11041.5 o -118Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 22.5 u -11022.5 o -125Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 4/09/26 7:40pm EDT | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 56 | 26 | 0.683 | +8.0 | 30-11 | 26-15 | 10-6 | 36-16 | 114.9 | 107.2 | +7.7 | W2 | 8-2 |
| x - New York Knicks | 53 | 29 | 0.646 | +11.0 | 30-10 | 22-19 | 14-3 | 35-17 | 116.5 | 110.1 | +6.4 | L1 | 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 | +550 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +2000 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.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EDT, 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 Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select 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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