<p>The Celtics are currently on a two-game win streak and are favored by 9 points against the Knicks. The over/under line is set at 212.5 points. The Knicks are 51-31 and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are 61-21 and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This division matchup will be played at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game will be televised on TNT.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +9</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, May 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-134 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 21 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knicks Pull Off a Win at Boston?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 51-31 this season with a 116-113 win over the Pistons on Thursday. New York, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 229 points exceeded the O/U line of 213.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>New York took control early with an 11-0 run, turning a 12-8 deficit into a 19-12 lead. They dominated the 1st and 3rd quarters, outscoring Detroit 37-23 and 37-24, respectively. Despite entering the 4th quarter with a 96-85 lead, the Knicks were outscored 28-20 in the final period but held on for the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 40-point performance, including 15 in the first quarter, led the Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Pistons. He added 7 assists and hit 3 threes at 30% shooting. Mikal Bridges contributed 25 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter, shooting 68.8% from the field.</p> <p>OG Anunoby added 22 points, making 4 threes at 40%. The Knicks shot 47.7% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting just 33.3% with 10 made threes. Brunson also scored 10 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Knicks had a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, but they tightened up in the 1st and 3rd, allowing just 23 and 24 points, respectively. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 46% shooting from the Pistons.</p> <p>New York did a great job defending the three, holding Detroit to 26% shooting with only 9 made threes. The Knicks also grabbed 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals.</p><h3>Will the Celtics Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Boston improved to 61-21 on the season with a dominant 120-89 win over the Magic on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Celtics were favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 209 exceeded the pre-game line of 199.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>After trailing 27-23 at the end of the 1st quarter, Boston took control, outscoring Orlando 24-22 in the 2nd quarter. They then blew the game open with a 36-13 3rd quarter, including a 13-0 run that stretched the score from 76-62 to 89-62. Boston finished strong, outscoring the Magic 37-27 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a 120-89 victory over the Magic, scoring 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 80%. Jaylen Brown added 23 points, while Sam Hauser contributed 10 points, making all his shots, including 2 threes.</p> <p>Boston shot 56.6% from the field, with a 54.2% success rate from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. Tatum scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, adding 10 in the 1st, while Brown added 9 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 89 points on 37% shooting. Boston was especially tough in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed only 13 points. They also limited Orlando’s three-point shooting, giving up just 8 threes on 21% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Boston sent the Magic to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 35 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p>

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