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Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (34-17) are 3.5-point underdogs against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (36-16) Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The game tips off at 8:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Knicks 114, Celtics 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (+137)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 227.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (+3.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston is 21-31-0 against the spread this season.
- The Celtics have a 19-29 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
- A total of 24 of Boston's 51 games with a set total have hit the over (47.1%).
- The Celtics have won 35, or 71.4%, of the 49 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Boston has a record of 34-14, a 70.8% win rate, when it's favored by -163 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York's ATS record is 26-24-1 this year.
- The Knicks are 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- Of New York's 51 games with a set total, 29 have hit the over (56.9%).
- The Knicks have won two of the five games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (40%).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +137 or longer, New York has gone 1-2 (33.3%).
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jrue Holiday: Out (Shoulder),
Torrey Craig: Out (Ankle)
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle),
OG Anunoby: Day-To-Day (Foot),
Pacome Dadiet: Out (Toe),
Karl-Anthony Towns: Probable (Knee),
Josh Hart: Probable (Knee)
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV channel: ABC and ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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