Celtics vs Knicks NBA Same Game Parlay Picks: Take Jayson Tatum 28+ Points vs NY February 08

Jayson Tatum is primed to lead the Boston Celtics in a bounce-back spot on Saturday night as they visit the New York Knicks for an Eastern Conference showdown. Boston usually dominates after a loss, and Tatum thrives in these situations, especially on the road, so we have a Celtics flavor to our best NBA parlay today.

With the Knicks missing key players, expect the Celtics to cover, clear their team total, and for Tatum to have a big game. Back this parlay for a sharp play in online sports betting.

Celtics vs Knicks How to Watch

• Game: Boston Celtics (37-15) vs New York Knicks (34-17)
• Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Celtics vs Knicks Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Get the latest Celtics vs Knicks betting trends here.

Celtics vs Knicks Free NBA Parlay Picks

• Leg 1: Boston Celtics -3.5

The Celtics have been nearly automatic after a loss, going 14-1 in these situations, with most wins coming dominantly. Even with Jrue Holiday’s status uncertain, Boston’s depth makes up for it. Meanwhile, the Knicks will be without OG Anunoby while others are banged up. Given how Boston has handled adversity, taking it at -3.5 as part of your NBA picks makes sense.

Boston’s offense is more efficient when Holiday sits, scoring nine more points per 100 possessions. The real advantage, though, is depth. The Knicks’ rotation gets thinner given Tom Thibodeau’s strict rotation. The Celtics, boasting the NBA’s best road record at 20-6, have consistently stepped up in these spots. Bet online on Boston to win and cover.

Celtics getting blown out on purpose so they can be motivated against the Knicks pic.twitter.com/qeOzKSHBik

— jaycee (@nahitsjaycee) February 7, 2025

• Leg 2: Boston Total Points Over 118

Boston’s offense shines after a loss, averaging 122.2 points in these spots. As a road team, the Celtics still put up 116.5 per game, making their team total of 118 a strong play. They’ve scored at least 118 in four of their last seven away games. When looking at the NBA odds, this makes them a prime candidate for online sports betting parlays.

The Knicks may allow just 110.6 points per game at home, but their defense isn’t as airtight as it seems. Opponents shoot 47.8% from the field and 36.6% from 3-point range against them, both below-average marks.

Boston thrives in these matchups, leading the NBA in both 3-point attempts (46.9) and makes (17) on the road. Additionally, New York’s defense tends to fade in the fourth quarter, which only strengthens this parlay piece.

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— Tatum Revenge Tour (@sadstevekerr) February 6, 2025

• Leg 3: Jayson Tatum To Score 28+ Points

Tatum powers the Celtics, especially on the road. The five-time All-Star puts up 28.2 points on 45.7% shooting.

Eight of his 11 highest-scoring games have come on the road. And he’s hit the 30-point mark in 19 of his 39 appearances. Banking on him to score 28+ makes for another sharp parlay play here.

The Celtics’ leading man averages 23.5 points in 26 career games against the Knicks. But he’s been relatively quiet lately, as he hasn’t scored more than 25 points in three straight contests. He’s bound to have an offensive explosion similar to his 34-point outburst in 2023.

One of our top NBA predictions is for Tatum to lead the Celtics in scoring as Boston has an emphatic victory over New York. Bet his points total to go over 28 to bring home this parlay.

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