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A pair of the NBA’s top scorers — Jaylen Brown (fourth, 29.5 points per game) and Jalen Brunson (ninth, 27.1) — match up when the Boston Celtics (34-18) host the New York Knicks (33-19) on February 8, 2026 on ABC. Sunday’s matchup between the Celtics and the Knicks has no set line.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Celtics-Knicks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Knicks Game Information and TV ChannelWhen: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ETWhere: TD Garden in Boston, MassachusettsTV: ABCStreaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

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Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction

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Score Prediction: Celtics 116 – Knicks 112

Celtics Recent TrendsThe Celtics have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.Against the spread, the Celtics are 29-22-1 this season.The Celtics have gone over the point total in 36.5% of their opportunities this year (19 times over 52 games with a set point total).The Celtics score just 3.3 more points per game (115.6) than the Knicks allow (112.3).When Boston puts up more than 112.3 points, it is 23-5 against the spread and 25-3 overall.This season, the Celtics have a 46.8% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.7% higher than the 46.1% of shots the Knicks’ opponents have knocked down.The Celtics have done a better job covering the spread in away games (17-9-1) than they have in home games (12-13-0).Boston has gone over the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in nine of 25 home matchups (36%). In road games, it has hit the over in 10 of 27 games (37%).The Celtics have played worse as a moneyline favorite at home, sporting a home record of 14-6, compared to going 12-5 away from home.Celtics Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 115.6 16 Points Allowed 108.4 2 Rebounds 45.4 9 Assists 23.9 29 Steals 7.7 21 Blocks 5.3 8 Celtics LeadersBrown posts 29.5 points, 4.7 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game.Derrick White posts 17.4 points, 5.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.Nikola Vucevic posts 16.8 points, 3.8 assists and 9.0 boards per contest.Payton Pritchard puts up 17.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.Neemias Queta averages 9.9 points, 1.5 assists and 8.4 boards.Knicks Recent TrendsThe Knicks have an 8-2 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall over their last 10 games.The Knicks have 27 wins against the spread in 52 games this year.Knicks games this year have hit the over on 25 of 52 set point totals (48.1%).The Knicks’ 117.5 points per game are 9.1 more points than the 108.4 the Celtics allow.New York has put together a 24-13-1 ATS record and a 30-8 overall record in games it scores more than 108.4 points.The Knicks are shooting 47.0% from the field, 2.7% higher than the 44.3% the Celtics’ opponents have shot this season.Against the spread, the Knicks have performed better at home (19-8-0) than away (8-16-1).In terms of the over/under, New York’s games have finished over 13 of 27 times at home (48.1%), and 12 of 25 on the road (48%).In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Knicks have a better winning percentage at home (.800, 20-5 record) than on the road (.588, 10-7).Knicks Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 117.5 7 Points Allowed 112.3 7 Rebounds 46.3 4 Assists 26.9 10 Steals 8.0 18 Blocks 4.1 26 Knicks LeadersOn a per-game basis, Karl-Anthony Towns gets the Knicks 19.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.The Knicks are receiving 27.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game from Brunson this season.The Knicks are getting 15.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game from Mikal Bridges this season.OG Anunoby gives the Knicks 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while posting 1.7 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.7 blocked shots.The Knicks are getting 12.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Josh Hart this season.

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