The New York Knicks have won eight games in a row, and they currently lead the season series 2-1 over the Boston Celtics. Here are our best Knicks vs. Celtics NBA picks based on the best NBA odds.
Over the last month, there is no better team in the NBA than the Knicks. They've lost just twice since the calendar turned to February, amassing an 11-2 record during that span. They've been led by guard Jalen Brunson and forward Julius Randle who both averaged over 27 points per game in February.
The Celtics have lost two of their last three, including a 109-94 loss last Monday at Madison Square Garden against this same Knicks team. In the bigger picture, they are still 9-4 since February, and they are currently a half-game back of the Milwaukee Bucks for the top seed in the East.
Here is our best Knicks vs. Celtics NBA pick (odds via PointsBet; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
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Knicks vs. Celtics pick
Because of the last meeting between these two teams, this number is lower than it should be. The Celtics managed just 94 points last Monday, but they were also without guard Jaylen Brown in that game. With him back, their offense is at nearly full strength, and since they will be playing on their home court, that should easily get into the mid-110s.
You could take the Celtics over 116.5, but the price is -120 at most of the major sportsbooks. Therefore, we recommend playing the game total, which offers better value. The Knicks' offense has had a lot of success against the Celtics this season. They scored 118 in the first matchup and 120 in the second. The third saw them score just 109, but they were winning by such a comfortable margin, they didn't need more than that.
The Celtics score the third-most points in the league when playing at home, averaging 120.6 points per game. The Knicks are just outside the top 10, coming in at 11th, in points per game on the road.
With the Knicks playing with a lot of confidence, and the Celtics at home, this game should be played in the mid-230s. You should feel comfortable taking the Over up to 230.
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Knicks vs. Celtics best odds
| DraftKings | FanDuel | BetMGM | Caesars | PointsBet |
| Over 228 | Over 228 | Over 227.5 | Over 228 | Over 227.5 |
| -110 | -110 | -115 | -110 | -110 |
At the moment, PointsBet is giving you the best price for the best line at any of the five major sportsbooks. BetMGM is also offering the total at 227.5, but the price at that sportsbook is -115. With PointsBet keeping the price at -110, it's a no-brainer on where to place this wager.
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars are all offering this number at 228, which would be worth taking if they were offering a price of -105 or +100. Keep an eye on these books as tipoff approaches. As we said earlier, this number could be played up to 230, so if you can find a good price for a number lower than that, take it.
Knicks vs. Celtics odds
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Knicks vs. Celtics odds analysis
The Celtics opened as 5.5-point favorites, and that is where the number currently sits. 63% of wagers are backing the Celtics to cover the spread at home against the Knicks, despite the Knicks' eight-game winning streak and recent success against Boston. Do not be surprised if this line moves above six before tipoff.
The total opened at 227.5, and it has already started to move at some of the major sportsbooks. 56% of wagers are backing the Over. If the support continues to be there, look for this number to climb to 229 before tipoff. There doesn't seem to be enough support to push this number over a total that we would recommend avoiding.
Knicks vs. Celtics game info
- Date: Sunday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Knicks vs. Celtics pick made 3/5/2023 at 9:51 a.m. ET.
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