Knicks vs Celtics Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Semifinals Game 2

The New York Knicks upset the Boston Celtics in a surprising Game 1 comeback. Everyone got together and roasted Boston for its awful shooting performance, which set a record for most missed 3-pointers in a playoff game. And yet, New York needed overtime to win. The NBA lines remain firmly on the home team’s side as we expect the Cs to rally after that disaster.

KNICKS COME BACK FROM 20 DOWN IN BOSTON 😱 pic.twitter.com/ZsVoB2omKc

— ESPN (@espn) May 6, 2025

Knicks vs Celtics NBA Semifinals Prediction

It will take another herculean defensive effort from New York to win Game 2. We don’t see it happening as Boston is unlikely to miss 75% of its 3-point attempts again. The likely scenario here is Boston blowing New York out as it remains the NBA Finals betting favorite.

Knicks 97, Celtics 110

Knicks vs Celtics Best Player Props Today

• Knicks F OG Anunoby Under 23.5 Pts+Reb+Ast (-110)

The Celtics struggled, but OG Anunoby and the Knicks got going. However, we don’t see the forward scoring 29 points again. He’s averaged 19 points and 4.7 rebounds in these playoffs, playing 42+ minutes. In a blowout, he’ll get fewer minutes and go under his combo NBA player props.

• Celtics F Jayson Tatum Over 27.5 Points (-125)

Jayson Tatum is bearing the brunt of the criticism from Game 1 as he shot just 30.4% from the field for 23 points. He’ll bounce back and easily go over his 27.5 points prop even playing under 40 minutes. Bank on Tatum to get hot and score 28+ as he’s averaged nearly 30 in these playoffs.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in Game 1 versus the Knicks 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/OaEAgQKDXj

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) May 6, 2025

• Celtics F Jaylen Brown Under 1.5 3-Pointers (-109)

Jaylen Brown should also hit better from deep, but we’ll still go against his 3-point prop. Tatum’s running mate attempted 10 3s in Game 1, which he won’t do again. He’s also failed to hit more than one 3 in 10 of his last 23 playoff games. Our NBA player prop pick goes under.

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Knicks vs Celtics Over/Under Pick

Game 1 pushed the total despite overtime. That just shows how awful Boston shot the ball, and few forecasted this historic level of inaccuracy. Game 2 should be the opposite as Boston finds its range and returns to its high-scoring ways, thus carrying the total to go over as four of its last six games against the Knicks have.

Bet on Knicks vs Celtics Over 211 (-110)

Knicks vs Celtics Moneyline Pick

You don’t need an NBA expert pick to tell you to bet Boston at nearly 1/5 odds. The Celtics rarely lose consecutive games. They are an NBA-best 20-2 following a defeat this season and have won by 11+ points in their last four. Boston should recapture its shooting touch and torch New York.

Bet on Boston Celtics ML -525

Knicks vs Celtics ATS Pick

This is where it gets tricky, but we’ll still bet the Celtics against the spread (ATS). Boston is just 20-25 ATS as a home favorite but is also 18-4 ATS following a straight-up defeat. The Celtics have also covered in four of their last six games against the Knicks. The NBA news should reflect a more Celtic-like result for Game 2: a blowout.

Bet on Celtics ATS -10.5 (-115)

Knicks vs Celtics How to Watch

• Game: New York Knicks (55-33) vs Boston Celtics (65-22)
• Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Location: TD Garden, Boston, MT
• Knicks vs Celtics Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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