Knicks vs Celtics Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Semifinals Game 1

The Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday. Boston dispatched Orlando in the first round in five games while New York ousted Detroit in six.

NBA lines have the Celtics at short moneyline odds (-420) and -9 to win the opener. Boston won all four meetings this season, the first three by a combined 63 points.

Knicks vs Celtics NBA Semifinals Prediction

NBA finals betting isn’t giving the Knicks much chance of winning Game 1, and it’s tough to disagree after what happened this regular season, although Boston needed overtime in the final meeting.

My NBA score prediction has the Celtics winning 115-103.

Knicks vs Celtics Best Player Props Today

• OG Anunoby Under 15.5 Points

OG Anunoby played well in his last two games against the Pistons, but could struggle to score against a tough Boston defense. He scored only eight points on 3-for-13 shooting versus Detroit in Game 3, and that’s more of that we expect on Monday. The 15.5 points is a bigger line than expected, so include the under in NBA player props.

• Jaylen Brown Over 21.5 Points

My NBA expert picks include Jaylen Brown over 21.5 points. He might be playing with a minor injury, but he’s one of the more reliable players in the NBA. He always produces a good effort, and he could be the top scorer for the Celtics. I’m happy with the 21.5-point line.

• Jalen Brunson Under 27.5 Points

My NBA player prop picks include Jalen Brunson under 27.5 points. He averaged 26.8 against the Celtics this season, but points are sometimes harder to come by in the playoffs. After a tough series with Detroit, Brunson and New York could need a game to regroup. The star is also dealing with an ankle injury, so if this game gets out of hand, he could be taken out early.

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Knicks vs Celtics Moneyline Pick

The odds for the Celtics ML aren’t attractive, but -420 are worth including in NBA parlays. I can’t see them losing the opening game at home, and it would make for big NBA news if they conceded this game to the Knicks.

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Knicks vs Celtics Spread Pick

Covering a -9 line in the playoffs isn’t easy, but NBA lines are giving the Celtics plenty of credit. That’s because they went 4-0 against the Knicks this season, and three of those four games weren’t close. I have the Celtics covering the spread in a big opening performance at TD Garden.

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Knicks vs Celtics Over/Under Pick

Over 212.5 points is well worth including in NBA picks. All four games during the regular season went over 212.5, and many didn’t come close. It’s a generous line from our BetUS sportsbook.

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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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More Knicks vs Celtics NBA Picks and Best Bets Today

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

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