The Celtics will play the Knicks on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 96.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 20-6 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 18-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 6th (117.3) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 4th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.8 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 22nd in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 6-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 9-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 36-16 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 34-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Celtics clash with the Knicks in New York... The crowd roars with anticipation as the teams prepare for battle... Boston stands at 36-16, while New York holds a 34-17 record... Celtics have a 6-2 division record, Knicks boast a 9-1... Points will fly as Celtics average 117.3, Knicks 117.9... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads for this game... We have a great sampling of prop bets below... Get ready for a showdown on the high seas of basketball!
Best Celtics at Knicks Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Knicks
2/08/25 8:40pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Celtics
Knicks
Game to Overtime
2/08/25 8:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 117.5 o -120117.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -118Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -13526.5 u +100Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
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Miles McBride
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -118Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
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Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -118Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -118Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 38.5 o -12538.5 u -105Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
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Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NYK 2/08/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 40 | 16 | 0.714 | +6.0 | 17-10 | 23-6 | 8-2 | 29-9 | 117.3 | 108.1 | +9.2 | W4 | 8-2 |
| New York Knicks | 37 | 19 | 0.661 | +9.0 | 20-10 | 17-9 | 9-2 | 26-12 | 118.1 | 113.0 | +5.1 | L1 | 7-3 |
Boston Celtics & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +220 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1400 Bet |
Boston Celtics & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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