Best Celtics vs. Knicks Odds, NBA Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: April 8

In what could be a preview of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Knicks (50-28) will host the Boston Celtics (58-20) today. Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT).

During the final week, the Celtics are the No. 2 seed, while the Knicks are the No. 3 seed.

However, neither team has much to play for in this one, and players will likely rest, particularly on the Boston side. That’s why New York is a 1.5-point betting favorite, and our Celtics vs. Knicks prediction and player props expect a victory for the hosts.

💰 Best Celtics vs. Knicks predictions & NBA player props tonight: April 8

Here are my best Celtics vs. Knicks predictions and player props for tonight's NBA matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NBA picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NBA.    

• Game pick: Knicks win (-112 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
• Jalen Brunson player prop pick: Over 6.5 assists (+104 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Derrick White player prop pick: Over 14.5 points (-120 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Mikal Bridges player prop pick: Under 16.5 points (-115 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

📊 Celtics vs. Knicks pick & odds: Who will win tonight's NBA matchup?

As of 9 a.m. ET, the Knicks are favored by 1.5 points to beat the Celtics in tonight's NBA matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York. I predict New York will win and cover the spread (-1.5).

🔢 Celtics vs. Knicks odds & betting lines

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🎯 Celtics vs. Knicks score prediction: Knicks 117, Celtics 112

Boston is motivated to rest some key players, while New York head coach Tom Thibodeau is incapable of reducing minutes for the starting lineup. I predict the Knicks will beat the Celtics by a final score of Knicks 117, Celtics 112.

Best bet: Knicks ML (-112 via FanDuel)

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💰 Best Celtics vs. Knicks player prop bet odds & expert picks: April 8

Here are my best Celtics vs. Knicks player prop bet odds and expert picks for tonight's NBA matchup. You can also check out our NBA player prop odds tool for the latest NBA odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.    

🏀 Best Jalen Brunson prop pick: Over 6.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +104 via FanDuel ($10 to win $10.40)

Brunson returned from a month-long absence in Sunday’s victory against the Phoenix Suns, a decision likely motivated to maintain his eligibility for All-NBA honors since the Knicks don’t have much to compete for. So, naturally, Brunson played 34 minutes.

Brunson dished six assists against the Suns and averages 7.4 dimes per game this year. I like the plus-money price on Brunson to record seven-plus assists in a win.

📊 Best Jalen Brunson prop bet odds

🏀 Best Derrick White prop pick: Over 14.5 points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -120 via BetMGM ($10 to win $8.33)

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I’m anticipating Jayson Tatum and/or Jaylen Brown to sit, which could give White (probable) more usage on Tuesday. The Celtics guard averages 16.4 points per game this year, largely thanks to his 9.1 3-point attempts per contest.

This scoring prop is as high as 15.5 at our best sports betting sites, indicating an outlier offering at BetMGM.

📊 Best Derrick White prop bet odds

🏀 Best Mikal Bridges prop pick: Under 16.5 points ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -115 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8.70)

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Bridges has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games, but I expect him to take more of a back seat offensively with Brunson back in the mix. Bridges averages 17.9 points per game this year.

This line climbed from 15.5 to 16.5 overnight, creating value on the Under at -120 or better.

📊 Best Mikal Bridges prop bet odds

🚑 Celtics vs. Knicks injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Celtics vs. Knicks matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Celtics vs. Knicks tonight

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8
🕗 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Madison Square Garden (New York)
📺 TV: TNT
💻 Streaming: MAX

❓ Celtics vs. Knicks FAQs

Who is favored to win Celtics vs. Knicks?

The Knicks have -120 odds on the moneyline, for an implied win probability of 54.55%.

What are the odds for Celtics vs. Knicks?

New York is a 1.5-point betting favorite, with a game total of 221.5.

What time is Celtics vs. Knicks tonight?

Tonight’s Celtics vs. Knicks game will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Celtics vs. Knicks

Watch Celtics vs. Knicks on TNT.

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