Celtics vs. Knicks Game 5 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 14

Updated May. 14, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET

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In Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will go up against the New York Knicks. The Celtics face the Knicks in a game that Boston is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. A 207.5-point total is set for the game.

Check out 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: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
TV: TNT, truTV, and MAX

Celtics vs Knicks Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Celtics	-4.5	-112	-108	207.5	-110	-110	-185	+154

Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (207.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 116 - Knicks 107

Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Insights

Celtics games have finished over 207.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 71 times (out of 82) this season.
The Knicks have played in 70 games this season (85.4% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 207.5 points.
The two teams average a combined 24.6 more points per game, 232.1, than this matchup's over/under of 207.5 points.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 11.4 more points per game, 218.9, than this matchup's over/under of 207.5 points.
Boston has been the favorite in 77 games this season and has come away with the win 59 times (76.6%) in those contests.
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 won five of its last eight head-to-head meetings with New York.
Both the Celtics and the Knicks are 4-4 against the spread in those outings.

Celtics Recent Trends

The Celtics have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
Boston has averaged a total of 205.1 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.4 less than this game's total of 207.5.
Against the spread, the Celtics are 39-42-1 this season.
So far this season, Boston has been installed as favorites by a 4.5-point margin or more 72 times and are 35-36-1 ATS in those contests.
The Celtics have gone over the point total in 45.1% of their opportunities this year (37 times in 82 games with a set point total).
The 116.3 points per game the Celtics record are just 4.6 more points than the Knicks give up (111.7).
When Boston puts up more than 111.7 points, it is 33-25-1 against the spread and 48-11 overall.
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.
Against the spread, the Celtics have performed worse 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 a higher percentage of games at home (51.2%) than road games (39%).
As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a lower percentage of their home games (.683) compared to road games (.861).

Celtics Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	116.3	8
Points Allowed	107.2	2
Rebounds	45.3	8
Assists	26.1	16
Steals	7.2	28
Blocks	5.5	4

Celtics Leaders

Derrick White averages 16.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.5 boards per game.
Jaylen Brown averages 22.2 points, 5.8 boards and 4.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks.
Payton Pritchard puts up 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc with 3.2 made treys per game (10th in league).
Jrue Holiday averages 11.1 points, 3.9 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
Kristaps Porzingis averages 19.5 points, 2.1 assists and 6.8 boards.

Celtics Player Props

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG (Reg. Season)
Jaylen Brown	25.5	-110	22.2
Derrick White	18.5	-115	16.4
Payton Pritchard	14.5	-130	14.3
Kristaps Porzingis	14.5	-115	19.5
Jrue Holiday	11.5	-115	11.1

Knicks Recent Trends

The Knicks have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
New York's average total over the last 10 games is 7.3 points greater than the 207.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
The Knicks have 39 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
New York has covered the spread once this season when underdogs by 4.5 points or more (in eight chances).
Knicks games this season have gone over the total in 43 of 82 opportunities (52.4%).
The Knicks put up 8.6 more points per game (115.8) than the Celtics allow their opponents to score (107.2).
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%).
Against the spread, the Knicks have performed better at home (21-19-1) than away (18-22-1).
Looking at the over/under, New York's games have finished over more often at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than on the road (20 of 41, 48.8%).
When moneyline favorites, the Knicks have won a lower percentage of games at home (27-11) than on the road (20-8).

Knicks Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	115.8	9
Points Allowed	111.7	9
Rebounds	42.6	24
Assists	27.5	11
Steals	8.2	12
Blocks	4	29

Knicks Leaders

On a per-game basis, Karl-Anthony Towns gives the Knicks 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
On a per-game basis, Josh Hart gets the Knicks 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.4 blocked shots.
Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. He is making 48.8% of his shots from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per game.
Mikal Bridges is putting up 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest. He is sinking 50% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per game.
OG Anunoby gets the Knicks 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while putting up 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.9 blocked shots.