The Knicks will play the Celtics on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 1:11 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 New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Sunday, February 23rd, 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 New York Knicks come to this game with a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 97.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 17-9 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 17-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 3rd (118.1) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 4th, averaging 117.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.0 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 15th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 108.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 9-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 8-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 37-19 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 40-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Knicks face the Celtics in a fierce battle...
Excitement brews in Boston as the 40-16 Celtics defend their court...
The 37-19 Knicks look to plunder a victory with their high-scoring offense...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats for insight...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines...
In the Eastern Atlantic Division clash, the Knicks have a slight advantage...
With the Knicks averaging 118.1 points per game and the Celtics 117.3...
We have a great sampling of prop bets for this epic matchup...
Best Knicks at Celtics 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 -8.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +8.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Celtics
2/23/25 1:11pm EST | +8.5 -105-8.5 -115 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +8.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -8.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Knicks
Celtics
Game to Overtime
2/23/25 1:11pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 120.5 o -118120.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -118Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 23.5 o +10023.5 u -135Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
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Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 10.5 o -14010.5 u +105Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points Scored
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 21.5 o -11821.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 37.5 o -11837.5 u -110Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 40.5 o -11040.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 15.5 o -14515.5 u +110Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at BOS 2/23/25 1:11pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 60 | 21 | 0.741 | +7.0 | 27-13 | 33-8 | 14-2 | 38-13 | 116.6 | 107.4 | +9.2 | W1 | 8-2 |
| x - New York Knicks | 50 | 31 | 0.617 | +17.0 | 27-14 | 23-17 | 11-4 | 33-18 | 115.8 | 111.8 | +4.0 | L3 | 5-5 |
New York Knicks & Boston Celtics 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.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +220 Bet |
New York Knicks & Boston Celtics 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:
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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