Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks – Knicks To Complete Celtic Hat-trick In NBA

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09 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 09 Apr 2026
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  • Boston Celtics at New York Knicks picks for Thursday, April 9
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Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks

New York are tipped to cover as they beat Boston for the third time this season.

The Knicks are the healthier group heading into this matchup, and unlike the Celtics they are playing for playoff seeding with Cleveland breathing down their necks.

  • New York Knicks are 2-1 against Boston this season
  • New York Knicks are 4-1-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings at home
  • New York Knicks are 7-3-0 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall
  • The Under cashed in 2 of the previous 3 meetings this season

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 347-227
  • New York Knicks won 111-89 when the two teams last met on February 8

Boston Celtics Form

Boston head to the ‘Big Apple’ on a strong run of form, having won 11 of their previous 13 games to take their record to 54-25.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-20 at Memphis Grizzlies W 117-112
Mar-22 vs Minnesota Timberwolves L 92-102
Mar-25 vs Oklahoma City Thunder W 119-109
Mar-27 vs Atlanta Hawks W 109-102
Mar-29 at Charlotte Hornets W 114-99
Mar-30 at Atlanta Hawks L 102-112
Apr-01 at Miami Heat W 147-129
Apr-03 at Milwaukee Bucks W 133-101
Apr-05 vs Toronto Raptors W 115-101
Apr-07 vs Charlotte Hornets W 113-102

New York Knicks Form

New York enter this matchup riding a three-game win streak, and having now won 10 of their last 13 games to improve to 51-28.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-17 vs Indiana Pacers W 136-110
Mar-20 at Brooklyn Nets W 93-92
Mar-22 vs Washington Wizards W 145-113
Mar-24 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 121-116
Mar-26 at Charlotte Hornets L 103-114
Mar-29 at Oklahoma City Thunder L 100-111
Mar-31 at Houston Rockets L 94-111
Apr-01 at Memphis Grizzlies W 130-119
Apr-03 vs Chicago Bulls W 136-96
Apr-06 at Atlanta Hawks W 108-105

Verdict

Boston have been on a roll since the middle of March, but with the two seed pretty much locked in, they have little to play for.

The Celtics also have a bunch of injury concerns, so give us a Knicks team that has won the last three and is fighting to hold onto the three spot.

Best Bet1: New York -4.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 217.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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