Knicks vs. Celtics Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 08th, 2025

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An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Knicks will go head-to-head with the Celtics on February 08th, 2025, in New York, NY at Madison Square Garden. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Knicks vs. Celtics betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference showdown is scheduled for February 08th, 2025, kicking off at 19:30. The Knicks enters as 2.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Knicks were 15 point underdogs but lost the game to Celtics, 118-109. The over/under for the upcoming game is 232 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 220.5 points, and the over was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Knicks are currently knocking down 37.5% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Celtics are impressively converting 36.7% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Knicks are dedicating 39% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Celtics are taking 53% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

New York Knicks

How are the Knicks playing this season?

The Knicks comes into this game with a 34-17 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Knicks win their most recent game?

Yes, Knicks defeated the Raptors, 121-115. Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Knicks

The leading scorer for the Knicks this season is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 26.1 points per game. In the last game, he scored 43.25 points in DraftKings and 44.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Knicks

Coming into the February 08th, 2025 contest, Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 13.6 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 58.5 points in DraftKings and 55 fantasy points in FanDuel. Jalen Brunson has a team-high 7.5 assists per game. He scored 43.25 DraftKings points and 44.7 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Knicks is Josh Hart (1.5 steals per game). He has 35.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.4 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, OG Anunoby is leading the way for the Knicks with 0.9 blocks per game

Knicks Team Analysis

The Knicks' point differential this season is 6.5 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.9 points per game while allowing 111.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Knicks are making 12.9 shots per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Knicks are making 17 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Knicks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Celtics, the Knicks' starting lineup consisted of Isaiah Hartenstein, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson. For the upcoming matchup, the Knicks has the following injuries: OG Anunoby is questionable (leg), Pacôme Dadiet is out (toe) and Mitchell Robinson isout (ankle).

Boston Celtics

How are the Celtics playing this season?

The Celtics head this game with a 36-16 record, and they are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Celtics win their most recent game?

No, Celtics came up short against the Mavericks, 127-120. Jayson Tatum scored 18 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Celtics

The leading scorer for the Celtics this season is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.6 points per game. Jayson Tatum also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.32. In the last game, scored 29.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Celtics

Jayson Tatum is leading the way with 8.7 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 29.5 points in DraftKings and 26.8 in FanDuel. Jayson Tatum is dishing out a team-high 5.7 assists per game. He has 29.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Celtics' leader is Jayson Tatum with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 29.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Celtics is Kristaps Porzingis, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game. He scored 28.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 28.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Celtics Team Analysis

The Celtics' point differential this season is 8.4 points per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. They are averaging 117.2 points per game while allowing 108.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Celtics are making 17.7 shots per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Celtics are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA.

Projected Celtics' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Knicks, the Celtics' starting five were Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday. For the upcoming matchup, Celtics has the following injuries: Jrue Holiday is questionable (shoulder) and Anton Watson is out (thigh).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Knicks coming into this game as 2.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Celtics.

Money Line betting suggestion

Knicks are a 2.5 money line underdog for the game against the Celtics, and the suggestion is to pick the Celtics.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Knicks and Celtics is 232 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Knicks and Celtics have combined for just 7 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.