Feb. 7, 2026, 11:35 p.m. ET
The New York Knicks (33-19) and Boston Celtics (34-18) meet Sunday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is at 12:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1 with each team winning on the road — Boston 105-95 Oct. 23, New York 123-117 Dec. 2
The Knicks were obliterated by the Detroit Pistons Friday, losing 118-80 as a 5.5-point road underdog as the Under (220.5) cashed. New York had its 8-game winning streak snapped. Despite that, it is 8-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9 games and 27-24-1 ATS on the season.
The Celtics won their fifth straight game in a 98-96 home victory over the Miami Heat Friday. They failed to cover as a 6-point favorite as the Under (227.5) hit with ease. Boston has gone 4-1 ATS in its previous 5 games and is 29-22-1 ATS this season.
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Moneyline (ML): Knicks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Celtics -165 (bet $165 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-110) | Celtics -3.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Knicks at Celtics key injuries
Knicks
F OG Anunoby (toe) questionableG Josh Hart (ankle) questionableC Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) questionable
Celtics
F Sam Hauser (back) questionableF Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Celtics picks and predictionsPrediction
Celtics 112, Knicks 107
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Knicks (+135) haven’t played well on the road and aren’t worth taking to pull off the upset.
BET CELTICS -3.5 (-110).
The Celtics have been rolling, and they are 3-1 ATS in their previous 4 games as a favorite. Boston has allowed 100 points or fewer in 4 of its last 5 games, so it has had a lockdown defense as well.
The Knicks have covered in 8 of their last 9 games, but are 4-5 ATS in their previous 9 road games. They are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 as an underdog. Take CELTICS -3.5 (-110).
BET OVER 214.5 (-110).
Both offenses have been playing well enough to take the Over here. The Knicks have scored at least 112 points in 5 of their previous contests.
The Celtics have been equally as consistent, having scored at least 107 points in 4 of their last 5 games. Take OVER 214.5 (-110).
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