Since their last title in 1973, the New York Knicks have never tasted championship champagne. And that was not expected to change in their second-round NBA betting series against the Boston Celtics. However, the Knicks stunned fans and gamblers with wins in the first two games of the series at Boston. But in game three, with New York fans in a championship frenzy, the Celtics pulled themselves together to get back into the series. Still, New York has taken home-court advantage and has the champions on their heels. Can the champions rise to the occasion?
2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round Update: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:30 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Boston Celtics | -6½ -110 | 208½ -110 | -255 |  |
| New York Knicks | +6½ -110 | 208½ -110 | +211 | |
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New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Series Schedule
- Game 1: Knicks 108, Celtics 105 (OT)
- Game 2: Knicks 91, Celtics 90
- Game 3: Celtics 115, Knicks 93
- Game 4: Celtics at Knicks | Monday, May 12 (7:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 5: Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, May 14 (TBD, TNT)
- Game 6*: Celtics at Knicks | Friday, May 16 (8 ET, ESPN)
- Game 7*: Knicks at Celtics | Monday, May 19 (8 ET, TNT)
* If necessary
Game 3 Recap
Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Hence, the Boston Celtics pulled away for a 115-93 win over the host New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon.
Additionally, Payton Pritchard scored a team-high 23 points off the bench for Boston. Boston cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. At the same time, Jaylen Brown scored 19 points and Derrick White had 17. Jalen Brunson scored 27 points on 9-for-21 shooting to lead the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
New York Knicks Overview
So far in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks have gotten the money in seven out of ten games. Only two of their most recent nine playoff games went over the sportsbook total.
Namely, Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 29.1 points and 7.6 assists per game. Karl Anthony-Towns adds 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per contest. While Josh Hart delivers 13.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Overview
In the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics got the money in four of eight playoff games. Also, only three of their eight playoff games went over the NBA betting total.
First among Boston scorers is Jayson Tatum with 26.1 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. Jaylen Brown adds 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Derrick White adds 6.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Series Matchup
Late on Boston has covered six of its most recent eight games against the Knicks. Four of the last five meetings in this series went over the total.
At Boston, the Celtics got the cash in seven of their most recent ten games against the Knicks. Also, five of the last seven games in this series at Boston went over the total.
Meanwhile, Boston earned money in five of its latest six visits to New York. The Knicks and Celtics averaged the total in five of their most recent eight games at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Boston has proven it will not go down without a fight. The Knicks’ long history of playoff failure is hard to ignore. Now, Boston is a more affordable favorite who got off the mat on Saturday in a must-win game. M
FULL SBG Best Bet: Boston Celtics.