Atlantic Division rivals clash tonight as the New York Knicks face the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Both teams have been stellar on defense, so my Knicks vs Celtics predictions lean into the point total in what should be a low-scoring affair.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this Eastern Conference showdown on Tuesday, December 2.
Knicks vs Celtics prediction
Knicks vs Celtics best bet: Under 230.5 (-110)
These are two of the stingiest defenses in the Association, combining to allow 223.8 points per game this season. The New York Knicks have hit the Under in four straight, and the Boston Celtics have hit the Under in seven of their last 10.
Boston has allowed the second-fewest points per game at 110.9, and New York has allowed the fifth-fewest (112.9). New York is 10-9 to the Over, while Boston has hit the Under in 60% of its games (8/12), the sixth-highest percentage in the NBA.
These teams have hit the Under in two straight and four of the last six head-to-head matchups. When they faced off on October 24, the Knicks won 105-95 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have hit the Under in four of their last five on the road, and the Celtics have hit the Under in three of their last five at home.
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Knicks vs Celtics same-game parlay
This game is a pick'em between two squads that have been playing well, so I'll give the advantage to the home team. Betting the spread and the moneyline come with the same odds, so I'll bet on Boston to win outright.
Jaylen Brown has been on fire, and he'll need a big game to lead the C's to victory. Across his last seven games, Brown has averaged 45 PRA, hitting the Over five times in that span, including four straight.
Knicks vs Celtics SGP
- Under 230.5
- Celtics moneyline
- Jaylen Brown Over 38.5 points+rebounds+assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Hart crashes the glass
Over the last four games, Hart is New York's leading rebounder at 11.8 per game. He's pulled down at least eight rebounds in all four, and has cruised past this line three times. Boston allows the fifth-most rebounds per game, setting Hart up for another productive night on the glass.
Knicks vs Celtics SGP
- Under 230.5
- Celtics moneyline
- Jaylen Brown Over 38.5 points+rebounds+assists
- Josh Hart Over 8.5 rebounds
Knicks vs Celtics odds
- Spread: Knicks -1 (-110) | Celtics +1 (-110)
- Moneyline: Knicks -110 | Celtics -110
- Over/Under: Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110)
Knicks vs Celtics betting trend to know
The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 57 of their last 91 games (+18.75 Units / 18% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Celtics.
How to watch Knicks vs Celtics
| Location | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| Date | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC |
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