The Boston Celtics pulled a “Reverse Space Jam” in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. With Boston holding a 16-point edge at halftime, the Celtics apparently ran out of “Secret Stuff” and instead choked back some “suck serum”.
Boston is likely to bounce back in Game 2, and my Knicks vs. Celtics predictions see Jrue Holiday being front and center when that happens.
Here are my best NBA picks for May 7.
Who will win Knicks vs Celtics Game 2?
Well, who knows at this point? Boston looked like a lock for the victory in Game 1 before the bottom fell out in the second half. That said, the Celtics are 58-18 SU off a loss going back to 2022-23. Game 2 odds give the C’s an implied win probability of 83%, so expect Boston to even this series Wednesday.
Knicks vs Celtics prediction
My best bet: Jrue Holiday Over 3.5 assists (-115 at bet365)
Jrue Holiday returned to the Boston Celtics’ lineup in Game 1 with the New York Knicks after missing three games against Orlando due to a sore hamstring. He logged 39 minutes and stuffed the stat sheet for Boston, scoring 16 points, grabbing six rebounds and dishing out three assists.
That assist output could have been higher if not for the Celtics’ piss-poor shooting in the second half. Holiday would register six potential assists in Monday’s outing but came in just below his closing assist prop total of 3.5 (Over -115).
With Boston bound to rebound from that poor shooting effort in the second half and playing with a little extra after Game 1’s collapse, Holiday’s early player projections sit north of four assists for Wednesday’s clash.
Before missing the final three games with the Magic, Holiday has dished out five and six dimes in the first two games of Round 1, boasting an average of 9.5 potential assists in those showings.
The early movement in his assist market is trending toward the Over, with sharper books jumping from Over 3.5 assists -106 to as high as -120. But you can still find this result lower at bet365.
Knicks vs Celtics same-game parlay
Jrue Holiday Over 3.5 assists
Jaylen Brown 20+ points
Kristaps Porzingis 7+ rebounds
Holiday is at the wheel of this Celtics offense, which will shoot much better in Game 2 and makes the most of his set-ups.
Jaylen Brown’s projections are north of 20 points. He still scored 23 points despite a horrible night from beyond the arc.
Kristaps Porzingis was under the weather in Game 1 but still pulled down four rebounds in 13 minutes. I like him to have seven or more boards in Game 2.
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Knicks vs Celtics odds
Knicks vs Celtics live odds
Knicks vs Celtics opening odds
- Spread: New York +10.5 (-105) | Boston -10.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: New York +400 | Boston -550
- Over/Under: Over 211 (-110) | Under 211 (-110)
Odds courtesy of bet365
Knicks vs Celtics spread and Over/Under analysis
- After their Game 1 collapse, the Celtics opened as 9.5-point home favorites for Game 2. Money flooded in on Boston and bumped this spread to -10.5.
- The total for Game 2 hit the board at 211 points and has bounced between that opener and 210.5 O/U.
- Covers Consensus shows 64% of early picks taking the points with New York while 68% of total picks are leaning toward the Over in Game 2.
Knicks vs Celtics trend
Boston is 20-2 SU and 18-4 ATS (82%) when coming off a loss this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Celtics.
How to watch Knicks vs Celtics
| Location | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| Date | Wednesday, 5-7-2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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