The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are among the most historic NBA betting rivalries. Since the 1960s, Boston and New York have been fighting it out for high stakes. The Celtics and Knicks are postseason-bound and could clash in the upcoming Eastern Conference playoffs. On Tuesday, they will clash at Madison Square Garden in the first game of TNT’s doubleheader. The TNT nightcap features the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. Golden State is fighting for a Top 6 spot to avoid the play-in round. By contrast, the Suns are trying to claw into the final play-in spot.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Celtics | +1½ -110 | 221½ -115 | +105 |  |
| Knicks | -1½ -110 | 221½ -105 | -125 | |
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Boston Celtics Team Overview
Boston Celtics have NBA metrics of 8th for scoring offense, 18th for field goal percentage, 10th for 3-point field goal percentage, 6th for free throw percentage, and 9th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Celtics have NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring defense, 2nd for field goal percentage permitted, 5th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding.
The Celtics are 57-20 straight up, 36-40-1 against the spread, and 35-41 over/under the online wagering total. Late on, Boston has covered six out of their last eight games. The Celtics have gone over the total in three of their previous five matchups.
New York Knicks Team Overview
New York has NBA metrics of 9th for scoring offense, 4th for field goal percentage, 8th for 3-point field goal percentage, 5th for free throw percentage, and 24th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Knicks have NBA metrics of 10th for scoring defense, 23rd for field goal percentage permitted, 27th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.
The Knicks are 49-28 straight up, 37-39-1 against the spread, and 39-37 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on New York has covered six out of their last eight games. The Knicks have gone over the total in three of their previous ten matchups.
To conclude, Boston offers more value as the power road team.
Celtics at Knicks SBG Best Bet: Boston Celtics.
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Warriors | -9½ -110 | 227 -110 | -415 | |
| Suns | +9½ -110 | 227 -110 | +335 | |
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Golden State Warriors Team Overview
Golden State Warriors have NBA metrics of 18th for scoring offense, 25th for field goal percentage, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage, 26th for free throw percentage, and 5th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Warriors have NBA metrics of 8th for scoring defense, 12th for field goal percentage permitted, 21st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 15th for defensive rebounding.
The Warriors are 46-31 straight up, 39-35-3 against the spread, and 39-38 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Golden State has covered four out of its last five games, while the Warriors have gone over the total in three of their previous four matchups.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
Phoenix has NBA metrics of 15th for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd for free throw percentage, and 25th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 23rd for scoring defense, 19th for field goal percentage permitted, 26th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 18th for defensive rebounding.
The Suns are 35-42 straight up, 29-47-1 against the spread, and 40-35 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on Phoenix has covered three out of their last ten games. While the Suns have gone over the total in six of its previous eight matchups.
As mentioned earlier, the Suns are in poor recent form.
Warriors at Suns SBG Best Bet: Golden State Warriors.