<p>At 8:00 ET, the Knicks (-141) will host the Celtics (+120) in a divisional matchup. New York is favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under is set at 210.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 51-31. The Celtics are 2nd in the East at 61-21.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 8:00 ET on Friday, May 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-111 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 61-21 with a dominant 127-102 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Celtics were favored by 5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 229 points went well over the 208-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 in the 1st quarter, Boston edged ahead 29-27 in the 2nd. An 11-0 run helped them pull away, and they outscored the Knicks 32-17 in the 3rd. The Celtics closed out the game with a 36-26 advantage in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Derrick White's 34 points, including 7 threes at 53.8%, led the Celtics to a 127-102 win over the Knicks, with Boston hitting 22 threes at 44.9% and shooting 52.4% overall. White scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 3rd.</p> <p>Jaylen Brown contributed 26 points and 12 assists, scoring 12 points in the 2nd quarter. Payton Pritchard and Jrue Holiday each added 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Pritchard finishing with 5 made threes.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Celtics' defense tightened up in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 17 points to help secure a 127-102 win over the Knicks. Boston held New York to 35% shooting overall.</p> <p>The Celtics gave up 12 threes on 40% shooting from deep and sent the Knicks to the line 40 times, where they hit 32 free throws. Boston finished with 32 defensive rebounds, 3 steals, and 12 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Knicks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 51-31 on the season after a 127-102 road loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. New York entered the game as +5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 25. The total points for the game reached 229, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 208 by 21 points.</p> <p>New York started strong, leading 32-30 after the 1st quarter, but Boston took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 71-68 to 82-68. The Celtics outscored the Knicks 32-17 in the 3rd quarter and 36-26 in the 4th.</p><p>In their 127-102 loss to the Celtics, the Knicks shot just 35.8% from the field. They connected on 12 threes, hitting 40% from deep. Josh Hart led the way with 24 points, making 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and added 7 rebounds.</p> <p>Jalen Brunson contributed 22 points and 6 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 8 rebounds. Hart scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, and Towns matched that in the 4th.</p><p>The Knicks struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 127 points while allowing Boston to shoot 52% from the field. New York allowed at least 29 points in each quarter, including 36 in the 4th.</p> <p>Boston hit 22 threes at a 44% clip. The Knicks sent the Celtics to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws. New York finished with 5 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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