Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 8

The New York Knicks (33-19) will turn to Jalen Brunson (ninth in NBA, 27.1 points per game) to help defeat Jaylen Brown (fourth in league, 29.5) and the Boston Celtics (34-18) on February 8, 2026 at TD Garden. The Celtics square off against the Knicks in a game that Boston is currently a small favorite by 3.5 points. The matchup's over/under is 213.5.

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: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ABC
• Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

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Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (213.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 116 - Knicks 111

Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Insights

• The Celtics and their opponent have combined to score over 213.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 36 of 52 games this year.
• The Knicks games have gone over 213.5 total points scored in 38 of 52 total matchups this year.
• The two teams average a combined 19.6 more points per game (233.1) than this game's over/under of 213.5 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 7.2 more points per game, 220.7, than this game's total of 213.5 points.
• Boston has come away with 26 wins in the 37 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• New York has been chosen as underdogs in nine games this year and has walked away with the win two times (22.2%) in those games.
• Boston and New York have each won one of their last two head-to-head matchups.
• Both the Celtics and the Knicks have 1-1 records against the spread in those contests.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Boston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 222.5 points in its last 10 games, nine more than the 213.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Celtics' 52 games this season, they have 29 wins against the spread.
• This season, Boston has an against the spread record of 17-15 in its 32 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the total in 19 out of 52 opportunities (36.5%).
• The Celtics put up 115.6 points per game, only 3.3 more points than the 112.3 the Knicks give up.
• When Boston totals more than 112.3 points, it is 23-5 against the spread and 25-3 overall.
• This season, the Celtics have a 46.8% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.7% higher than the 46.1% of shots the Knicks' opponents have made.
• The Celtics sport a worse record against the spread in home games (12-13-0) than they do in away games (17-9-1).
• When it comes to over/unders, Boston hits the over less often at home, as it has exceeded the total nine times in 25 opportunities this season (36%). On the road, it has hit the over 10 times in 27 opportunities (37%).
• The Celtics have fared worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 14-6, compared to going 12-5 on the road.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Brown posts 29.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• Derrick White posts 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest, shooting 38.8% from the floor and 32.4% from downtown with 2.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Nikola Vucevic posts 16.8 points, 9 boards and 3.8 assists per game, shooting 50.4% from the field and 37.4% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Payton Pritchard averages 17.3 points, 5.3 assists and 4.2 boards.
• Neemias Queta puts up 9.9 points, 8.4 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 63.7% from the field (fifth in league).

Celtics Player Props

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 8-2 in their last 10 contests, with an 8-2 record against the spread in that span.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 11.3 more than the 213.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Knicks are 27-24-1 this year.
• New York has been underdogs by 3.5 points or more three times this season and has not covered the spread once.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the point total 48.1% of the time (25 out of 52 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks put up an average of 117.5 points per game, 9.1 more points than the 108.4 the Celtics give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 108.4 points, New York is 24-13-1 against the spread and 30-8 overall.
• The Knicks are shooting 47% from the field, 2.7% higher than the 44.3% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Knicks have been better at home (19-8-0) than away (8-16-1).
• New York's games have finished above the over/under 48.1% of the time at home (13 of 27), and 48% of the time on the road (12 of 25).
• When moneyline favorites, the Knicks have won a higher percentage of games at home (20-5) than away (10-7).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 19.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for the Knicks.
• On a per-game basis, Brunson gets the Knicks 27.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges gives the Knicks 15.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest while delivering 1.5 steals (seventh in league) and 0.8 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby gives the Knicks 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while delivering 1.7 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.7 blocked shots.
• The Knicks are getting 12.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Josh Hart this year.

Knicks Player Props

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