Knicks vs Celtics NBA Semifinals Parlay Picks for Monday, May 05: Go With Boston (-9), Brown Over 21.5 Points vs New York

NBA lines have the Boston Celtics at -9 against the New York Knicks on Monday, as the defending champions look to make an early statement in the best-of-seven series. Boston won all four meetings this season, the first three by a combined 63 points and the last in overtime.

Knicks vs Celtics Free NBA Parlay Picks

• Leg 1: Boston Celtics -9 ATS (-115)

The line might seem high, but apart from their most recent meeting, the Celtics haven’t been tested by the Knicks. They went 4-0 in the regular season, and the Celtics often play their best game of the series in Game 1. My NBA parlay bets include the Celtics -9, and the pairing of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum could spearhead the offense, and the Knicks should struggle to keep up.

Bet on Boston Celtics -9 ATS (-115)

• Leg 2: Knicks vs Celtics Over 212.5 Points (-110)

NBA prop betting is all about finding value, and bettors get a good line with over 212.5 points. They scored totals of 241, 235, 223 and 236 in their regular-season meetings, so it’s a low line based on those totals. Playoff basketball typically results in lower scores, but that’s a big dropoff. Over 212.5 is an excellent play, and it’s going in my NBA parlay picks.

Bet on Knicks vs Celtics under 212.5 points

• Leg 3: Jaylen Brown Over 21.5 Points (-108)

Jaylen Brown has been playing with an injury, but the break between the Magic series and this game should have done him some good. The Celtics’ scorer scored 23 points against the Magic in his last outing, and he shot 50% from the field. He’s good enough to improve on those stats against the Knicks’ defense, and he could lead the Celtics in points scored. My NBA free picks have Brown standing up at both ends of the floor, so expect a big showing.

Bet on Jaylen Brown over 21.5 pts (-108)

• Leg 4: Jayson Tatum Over 5.5 Assists (-109)

It could be worth including Jayson Tatum over 5.5 assists in NBA prop picks today. Tatum should look to get his teammates involved in the offense, especially if the Knicks double-team him early. He’s a good passer, and averages six assists per game in the regular season. He also comes off a 10-assist game against the Magic.

Bet on Jayson Tatum over 5.5 assists (-109)

Knicks vs Celtics How to Watch

• Game: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
• Date/Time: May 5, 7 p.m. ET
• Location: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
• Knicks vs Celtics Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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