Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 12

In Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will meet the New York Knicks. The Celtics square off against the Knicks in a game that Boston is currently a healthy favorite by 6.5 points. The game has an over/under of 208.

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 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: ESPN

Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Knicks (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (208)
Score Prediction: Celtics 113 - Knicks 110

Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Insights

• Of 82 games thus far this year, the Celtics have played 71 with over 208 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• The Knicks have played in 70 games this season (85.4% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 208 points.
• The two teams average a combined 24.1 more points per game (232.1) than this game's total of 208 points.
• The Celtics and the Knicks have seen their opponents average a combined 10.9 more points per game than the point total of 208 set in this outing.
• Boston has been chosen as the favorite in 77 games this year and has walked away with the win 59 times (76.6%) in those games.
• New York has been chosen as underdogs in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win four times (25%) in those games.
• Boston has come out on top in five of its last seven head-to-head meetings with New York.
• The Celtics also have a 4-3 record against the spread when taking on the Knicks.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 7-3 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston has averaged a total of 205.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 2.4 less than this game's total of 208.
• The Celtics are 39-42-1 against the spread this season.
• Boston has been favored by 6.5 points or more 64 times this season and are 29-34-1 ATS in those matchups.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the total in 37 out of 82 opportunities (45.1%).
• The 116.3 points per game the Celtics record are just 4.6 more points than the Knicks give up (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 make 46.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.2 percentage points lower than the Knicks have allowed to their opponents (47.4%).
• Against the spread, the Celtics have performed worse when playing at home, covering 18 times in 41 home games, and 21 times in 41 road games.
• Boston has hit the over on the over/under in 21 of 41 home games (51.2%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• The Celtics have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 28-13 (.683). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 31-5 (.861).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.8 points, 8.7 boards and 6 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 34.3% from beyond the arc with 3.5 made treys per contest (fourth in league).
• Derrick White averages 16.4 points, 4.5 boards and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc with 3.5 made treys per contest (fourth in NBA).
• Jaylen Brown posts 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 46.3% from the field and 32.4% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per game.
• Payton Pritchard averages 14.3 points, 3.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds.
• Jrue Holiday posts 11.1 points, 4.3 boards and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made treys per game.

Celtics Player Props

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their past 10 games.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 215.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 7.1 more than the 208 over/under in this matchup.
• The Knicks have 39 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• New York has been underdogs by 6.5 points or more five times this season and covered the spread once.
• Knicks games this season have hit the over on 43 of 82 set point totals (52.4%).
• The Knicks' 115.8 points per game are 8.6 more points than the 107.2 the Celtics allow to opponents.
• New York has put together a 35-21-2 ATS record and a 46-12 overall record in games it scores more than 107.2 points.
• The Knicks' 48.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.6 percentage points higher than the Celtics have given up to their opponents (45%).
• This season, the Knicks are 21-19-1 at home against the spread (.512 winning percentage). On the road, they are 18-22-1 ATS (.439).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of New York's games have finished above the over/under at home (56.1%, 23 of 41) compared to on the road (48.8%, 20 of 41).
• As moneyline favorites, the Knicks have won a lower percentage of games at home (27-11) than on the road (20-8).

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 contest.
• On a per-game basis, Josh Hart gives the Knicks 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Jalen Brunson gives the Knicks 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game while delivering 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges gives the Knicks 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while posting 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Knicks are receiving 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game from OG Anunoby this season.

Knicks Player Props

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