Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction: Boston to Win, Jalen Brunson Projected for 27 Points in Game 1 [2025]

The Boston Celtics will square off with the New York Knicks in Game 1of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at TD Garden on Monday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Celtics as the most likely winner of Game 1.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's New York-Boston game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Celtics are likely to win, with a probability of 75%, compared to the Knicks' 25%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Celtics lineup will feature players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, while the Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.

For further insights into Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Knicks vs. Celtics predictions page.

Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction: Who Will Win Game 1?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NBA Playoffs game between the Knicks and Celtics 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Celtics a 75% chance of defeating the Knicks in Game 1 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 111-103.

According to our model, the Knicks (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 212.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.

Knicks vs. Celtics Game 1 Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Knicks	Celtics
Spread	+8.5 (-105)	-8.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+310	-390
Total	o212.5 (-112)	u212.5 (-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 for Game 1

Our model's strongest edge in today's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup is on the over/under.

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Knicks vs. Celtics Game 1 Player Props

Betting on New York vs. Boston NBA player props? 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 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 26 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 1 Updates and Essential Details

Monday's Game 1 between the Celtics and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Knicks and Celtics, made the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any New York vs. Boston picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Celtics, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Monday.

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