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Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction: Boston to Win, Jayson Tatum Projected for Big Game in Saturday's NBA Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks matchup.
The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will meet in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, starting at 8:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Boston-New York game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Celtics are more likely to win, while the Knicks have a lower chance of victory."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature players like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Celtics will rely on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Celtics vs. Knicks predictions page.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Knicks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Celtics a 64% chance of defeating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 117-114.
According to our model, the Celtics (-3) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 231.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3 (-105) | +3 (-114) |
| Moneyline | -144 | +125 |
| Total | o231.5 (-105) | u231.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Celtics vs. Knicks matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Player Props
Looking for Boston vs. New York NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics in scoring, while Jalen Brunson is projected to be the top scorer for the Knicks.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Knicks and Celtics at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Celtics vs. Knicks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Celtics vs. Knicks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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