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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Sunday's New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics matchup.
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are scheduled to meet in NBA action at TD Garden on Sunday, with tipoff at 1:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Celtics as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's New York-Boston game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Celtics with a win probability of 72%, while the Knicks have 28%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Celtics lineup will feature stars like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, while the Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Knicks vs. Celtics predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Knicks and Celtics 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Celtics a 72% chance of beating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 118-112.
According to our model, the Knicks (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 230.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knicks | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-108) | -7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -300 |
| Total | o230.5 (-115) | u230.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Player Props
NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Sunday's New York vs. Boston matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 29 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's matchup between the Celtics and Knicks at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Sunday.
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