Get a full Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4 preview with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks and our ClutchBuzz prediction.
It’s do-or-die territory for the New York Knicks as they try to avoid falling into a 3-1 series hole when they host the Boston Celtics on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Boston bounced back in Game 3 to cut New York’s series lead to 2-1. Now, with momentum on their side, the Celtics enter as 6.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 208.5.
New York, however, has played its best basketball as an underdog all season, including their Game 1 and Game 2 victories. With Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way, and Josh Hart’s hustle providing energy on both ends, the Knicks will look to feed off their home crowd to even the series.
Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown headline a team that ranks second in defense and eighth in scoring this season. However, New York’s offense has consistently exceeded expectations, and the Knicks have been covering spreads at a high rate in this postseason run.
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📺 Where to Watch Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4? (Monday, May 12)
| Game Day | Monday, May 12, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Location | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| TV | ESPN |
| Stream | Fubo |
💸 Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Odds
| Favorite | Celtics (-6.5) |
| Underdog | Knicks (+6.5) |
| Total | 208.5 Points |
| Moneyline | Celtics (-245), Knicks (+200) |
📊 Betting Trends
Boston Celtics
- 7-3 in last 10 games, 5-5 ATS.
- 60-19 as favorite this season.
- 28-35 ATS when favored by 6.5+ points.
- Over in 70 of 82 games this season.
New York Knicks
- 7-3 in last 10 games, 7-3 ATS.
- 4-13 as underdog this season.
- 1-4 ATS when underdog by 6.5+ points.
- Over in 69 of 82 games this season.
🏀 Series Recap
- Game 1: Knicks shock Celtics on the road.
- Game 2: Knicks defend home court to go up 2-0.
- Game 3: Celtics bounce back with a must-win victory.
Boston trails 1-2 but is looking to even the series before heading back home.
🚑 Injury Report
| Boston Celtics | Status |
| Sam Hauser | Questionable (Ankle) |
| New York Knicks | Status |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Questionable (Hand, Likely to Play) |
🎯 Player Props to Watch
Boston Celtics
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
| Jayson Tatum | 27.5 (-115) | 10.5 (-110) | 5.5 (-135) | 3.5 (+110) |
| Jaylen Brown | 22.5 (-115) | 6.5 (-115) | 3.5 (+120) | 1.5 (-160) |
| Derrick White | 16.5 (-110) | 5.5 (+105) | 4.5 (+114) | 3.5 (-125) |
New York Knicks
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
| Jalen Brunson | 27.5 (-115) | N/A | 7.3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 19.5 (-120) | 11.5 (-135) | 1.5 (-135) | 1.5 (+165) |
| Josh Hart | 11.5 (-120) | 9.5 (+105) | 4.5 (-115) | 0.5 (-238) |
🏆 Same Game Parlay Suggestion
| Leg | Odds (Example) |
| Knicks +6.5 Spread | -110 |
| Over 208.5 Points | -110 |
| Jayson Tatum Over 27.5 Points | -115 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 Rebounds | -135 |
| Parlay Total | +550 |
🔮 Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4 Prediction
The Celtics are the favorites on paper, but the Knicks have been a tough out all postseason, especially at home. New York’s ability to keep games close and push the tempo makes the +6.5 spread attractive, especially with Boston’s inconsistent ATS record as a big favorite.
Expect another high-scoring battle, with Tatum and Brunson leading the charge. The Celtics may pull out a narrow victory, but the Knicks should cover, and the Over on 208.5 looks like the safer total bet.
Final Score Prediction:
Celtics 113, Knicks 110
- Spread Pick: Knicks +6.5
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-245)
- Total Pick: Over 208.5
