Celtics vs Knicks Odds, Props, Picks & Predictions for Game 3

• Down 0-2, the Boston Celtics find themselves in a must-win situation against the New York Knicks in Game 3 tonight
• Despite blowing 20-point leads in both games, the Celtics are still road favorites in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
• Check out the Celtics vs Knicks Game 3 odds, picks, predictions, and top player props for May 10th

Facing a shocking 2-0 deficit, the Boston Celtics (61-21, 34-13 away, 39-42-1 ATS) head to Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon hoping to get back on track against the New York Knicks (51-31, 23-20 home, 40-41-1 ATS). Tip-off for this crucial Game 3 is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET.

Despite suffering consecutive collapses after building 20-point leads, oddsmakers still favor the defending champs in the Celtics vs Knicks odds.

Celtics vs Knicks Odds for Game 3

The Celtics are currently 5.5-point road favorites and -225 on the moneyline, which translates to a 69.2% implied win probability. The Knicks are +188 home underdogs (34.7% implied probability).

The game total sits at 205 points. That number has steadily dropped after closing at 213 prior to Game 1 and 211 before Game 2. The teams combined for 213 points in the opener and 181 in Game 2.

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The Celtics have continued to win the possession game through the first two contests, attempting 18 more total shots and winning the battle on the offensive glass. However, their potent offense has sputtered, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 25% from three-point range.

Jayson Tatum, in particular, has struggled mightily. The first-team All-NBA forward is averaging just 18 points on dreadful 28.6% shooting, including 5-of-20 from deep. But he’s been a force on the boards, pulling down 15 rebounds per game.

Celtics vs Knicks Player Props for Game 3

NBA player props from Caesars on May 10th.

Tatum’s scoring line of 27.5 seems a tad low considering he averaged over 30 PPG this season. But the Knicks have done an excellent job defending him, and his shooting slump can’t be ignored.

His rebounding prop of 10.5, however, looks enticing. The 6’8″ forward is inhaling 15 boards per game in this series and has gone over that number in four of his last seven playoff outings.

On the Knicks side, Brunson’s point total of 26.5 stands out. The lefty guard is having a spectacular postseason, averaging 29.4 points per game. He’s hit the over on that prop in six of eight playoff contests.

After being held to 17 points last time out, history suggests a bounce-back effort is in store. In the regular season, Brunson averaged 34.4 points in the game following a sub-20 point performance.

Celtics vs Knicks Picks & Predictions

• Celtics -5.5 (-110) at Caesars
• Over 205 Total Points (-110) at MGM
• Jayson Tatum Over 10.5 Rebounds (+100) at Caesars
• Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 Points (-115) at Caesars

I’m backing the desperate Celtics to get a much-needed win in Game 3. Boston has covered in four of its last five visits to MSG and is 14-4 straight up following consecutive losses under Joe Mazzulla. Tatum and company built 20-point advantages in both home games despite horrific shooting percentages. Positive regression is coming.

The C’s are also dominating the possession game, earning 18 more shot attempts than New York through two contests. They’ve won the rebounding battle and forced the Knicks into more turnovers. If a few more of their open looks start falling, this veteran group is poised to get back into the series.

I’m also playing the over on the game total. It’s come down considerably since the series opener, and these teams have exceeded 205 combined points in five of their six matchups this season. The Knicks’ swarming defense has impressively limited Boston’s top-ranked offense, but the Celtics are due to break out of their uncharacteristic slump.

For player props, I love Tatum to continue crashing the glass and Brunson to bounce back with a typical scoring outburst in front of the home crowd.