The New York Knicks take a 3-2 series lead into a decisive Game 6 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are favored by 2.5 points in the matchup, which will be broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Celtics 114, Knicks 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (+122)
- Total Pick: Over 211.5 (computer predicts 223.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (+2.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Celtics Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2025 | Celtics | -5 | 207.5 | -193 | +161 | 127-102 BOS |
| 5/12/2025 | Celtics | -5.5 | 209 | -240 | +198 | 121-113 NY |
| 5/10/2025 | Celtics | -5.5 | 209 | -258 | +210 | 115-93 BOS |
| 5/7/2025 | Celtics | -10 | 211.5 | -493 | +373 | 91-90 NY |
| 5/5/2025 | Celtics | -9 | 213.5 | -407 | +316 | 108-105 NY |
| 4/8/2025 | Celtics | -2.5 | 224.5 | -137 | +116 | 119-117 BOS |
| 2/23/2025 | Celtics | -7.5 | 231.5 | -311 | +249 | 118-105 BOS |
| 2/8/2025 | Celtics | -3.5 | 232.5 | -169 | +142 | 131-104 BOS |
| 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 |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York has a 40-41-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 30-27-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 42 of New York's 82 games with a set total.
- The Knicks have won 47, or 72.3%, of the 65 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, New York has won 42 of its 57 games, or 73.7%, when favored by at least -145 on the moneyline.
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Boston has compiled a 39-43-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- Boston's games have hit the over 37 out of 82 times (45.1%).
- The Celtics have won one of the four games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (25%).
- Boston has played as a moneyline underdog of +122 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Precious Achiuwa: Questionable (Ankle)
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out For Season (Lower Leg)
Knicks vs. Celtics Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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