Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 5

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are meeting in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 up next. Monday's matchup between the Celtics and the Knicks features the Celtics as solid 9-point favorites. The point total for the game is set at 213.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Knicks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Knicks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: TNT, truTV, and MAX

Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 9)
O/U Pick: Over (213)
Score Prediction: Celtics 117 - Knicks 108

Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Insights

• The Celtics have played 62 games with more than 213 points scored, their current matchup's total, this season.
• A total of 63 Knicks games this season (out of 82) have gone over 213 total points scored.
• These two teams average 232.1 points per game combined, 19.1 more than the over/under of 213.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.9 more points per game, 218.9, than this game's over/under of 213 points.
• Boston has won 59, or 76.6%, of the 77 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• New York has won in four, or 25%, of the 16 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Boston has won all of its last four head-to-head meetings with New York.
• The Celtics have an advantage against the spread as well (3-1) when hitting the court against the Knicks.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 8-2 over their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 208.0 points in its last 10 games, 5.0 less than the 213 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Celtics' 82 games this season, they have 39 wins against the spread.
• Boston has an against the spread record of 20-27-1 in its 48 games when favored by 9 points or more so far this season.
• Celtics games this year have eclipsed the over/under 37 times in 82 opportunities (45.1%).
• The 116.3 points per game the Celtics record are just 4.6 more points than the Knicks allow (111.7).
• Boston has a 33-25-1 record against the spread and a 48-11 record overall when scoring more than 111.7 points.
• The Celtics are shooting 46.2% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points lower than the 47.4% the Knicks allow to opponents.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 18 times in 41 games when playing at home, and they've covered 21 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• When it comes to point totals, Boston hits the over more often when playing at home, as it has eclipsed the total 21 times in 41 opportunities this season (51.2%). In road games, it has hit the over 16 times in 41 opportunities (39%).
• The Celtics have played worse as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 28-13, compared to going 31-5 in road games.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum posts 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Derrick White puts up 16.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
• Jaylen Brown puts up 22.2 points, 4.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game.
• Payton Pritchard posts 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 40.7% from downtown with 3.2 made 3-pointers per contest (10th in NBA).
• Jrue Holiday posts 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.

Celtics Player Props

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 5-5 in their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• New York has averaged a total of 219.7 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.7 greater than this matchup's over/under of 213.
• The Knicks have played 82 games, with 39 wins against the spread.
• New York has been underdogs by 9 points or more one time this season and has not covered the spread once.
• Knicks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 52.4% of the time (43 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks' 115.8 points per game are 8.6 more points than the 107.2 the Celtics give up.
• When it scores more than 107.2 points, New York is 35-21-2 against the spread and 46-12 overall.
• The Knicks' 48.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.6 percentage points higher than the Celtics have allowed to their opponents (45%).
• Against the spread, the Knicks have performed better at home (21-19-1) than on the road (18-22-1).
• New York's games have gone above the over/under more often at home (23 times out of 41) than on the road (20 of 41) this year.
• The Knicks, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (27-11) than on the road (20-8) this season.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is putting up 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He's also sinking 52.6% of his shots from the field and 42% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per game.
• The Knicks are receiving 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game from Josh Hart this year.
• Jalen Brunson gives the Knicks 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game while posting 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges is putting up 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He is sinking 50% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from 3-point range, with 2 triples per game.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He is making 47.6% of his shots from the field and 37.2% from 3-point range, with 2.3 treys per game.

Knicks Player Props

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