Expert Picks & How to Watch Celtics vs Knicks

• The Celtics are 4.5-point underdogs versus the Knicks tonight, in a game with a 216.5-point total
• The under is 7-1 in Boston’s last eight games as a road underdog
• See my expert picks and how to watch the Celtics vs Knicks matchup, below

The Boston Celtics hit the road to take on the New York Knicks tonight in a highly anticipated showdown in the Big Apple. The Knicks bring a formidable rotation featuring Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, looking to protect their home court and secure vital late-season positioning.

On the other side, Boston counters with their elite tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Online sportsbooks are siding with New York as 4.5-point favorites in the NBA odds, while the total sits at 216.5 at the time of writing.

Keep reading for my expert picks and how to watch the Celtics vs Knicks matchup.

How to Watch Celtics vs Knicks

Tip-off for this clash of NBA Championship odds contenders is set for 7:30 pm ET at Madison Square Garden, in New York. Amazon Prime Video will handle streaming coverage duties, while MSG will provide the broadcast regionally.

Celtics vs Knicks Expert Picks

• Boston Celtics +4.5 (-106 at FanDuel)
• Under 216.5 (-110 at Bet365)

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My first pick is this contest is Boston +4.5. New York has completely fallen off a cliff when laying points against quality competition, going a dismal 1-4 ATS against opponents with a winning record over their last five outings.

Boston on the other hand, has been a resilient road warrior, boasting a dominant 4-1 straight-up record away from home over that same span.

Celtics vs Knicks Stats

Both squads feature top-tier defenses, with Boston ranking first overall in points allowed and New York sitting comfortably in fifth. Neither team wants to get up and down the court, instead they lock into a slow halfcourt offense. Boston ranks 30th in pace coming in, and New York isn’t much faster ranking 25th.

The clear mismatch lies in three-point volume. Boston launches 41.8 attempts from deep per game, relying heavily on drive-and-kick spacing, whereas New York attempts just 38.3. Rebounding will be an absolute bloodbath, as both secure over 53% of available boards. Star players like Brunson will have to work tirelessly to generate penetration against Boston’s top-ranked defense, while KAT will battle for every inch on the glass.

For the total, I am locking in under 216.5. The situational trends heavily favor a defensive slugfest. The under has hit in four of New York’s last five games. Boston mirrors this low-scoring trajectory, cashing the under at an 87.5% clip in their last eight games as a road underdog (7 of 8). Neither offense wants to get up and down the court, ensuring a methodical, clock-draining affair.

Finally, I’m also leaning Brown over 24.5 Points in the NBA props market, but can’t officially recommend as he’s listed as questionable. Assuming he clears his questionable tag, Brown’s ability to create his own shot is the perfect antidote to New York’s elite halfcourt defense

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If you want to tail my picks tonight, you’re going to want access to multiple betting sites. FanDuel has the shortest odds on Boston +4.5 at -106, while Bet365 is one of the few sportsbooks to post a 216.5 point total, which is a point higher than consensus. That makes them the preferred to choice to bet the under at.