The New York Knicks (50-28) are just 2-point favorites as they try to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Boston Celtics (58-20) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Celtics 115, Knicks 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (+111)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 226.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (+2)
Recent Knicks vs. Celtics Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2025 | Celtics | -7.5 | 231.5 | -311 | +249 | 118-105 BOS |
| 2/8/2025 | Celtics | -3.5 | 232.5 | -169 | +142 | 131-104 BOS |
| 10/22/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 221.5 | -238 | +194 | 132-109 BOS |
| 4/11/2024 | Celtics | -3 | 218.5 | -149 | +126 | 118-109 NY |
| 2/24/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 224.5 | -242 | +195 | 116-102 BOS |
| 12/8/2023 | Celtics | -7.5 | 221 | -316 | +251 | 133-123 BOS |
| 11/13/2023 | Celtics | -10 | 220.5 | -461 | +346 | 114-98 BOS |
| 10/25/2023 | Celtics | -4 | 223 | -174 | +146 | 108-104 BOS |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York has a 38-39-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Knicks are 30-28-1 against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 40 of New York's 78 games with a set total.
- The Knicks have won 46, or 73%, of the 63 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, New York has won 43 of its 59 games, or 72.9%, when favored by at least -132 on the moneyline.
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston is 38-40-0 against the spread this season.
- Boston's games have hit the over 35 out of 78 times (44.9%).
- The Celtics have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (1-2).
- Boston has not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +111 or longer.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Ariel Hukporti: Out (Knee),
Jalen Brunson: Probable (Ankle),
Miles McBride: Probable (Groin)
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Questionable (Ankle),
Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Knee),
Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Illness),
Al Horford: Out (Knee),
Jrue Holiday: Probable (Knee),
Derrick White: Probable (Toe)
Knicks vs. Celtics Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, and MAX
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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