After dropping the first two games at home, the Boston Celtics bounced back with a decisive Game 3 victory in New York. Now, they aim to even the series on the road in Game 4 against the Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden.
Boston finally held onto a substantial lead in Game 3 after squandering 20-point advantages in Games 1 and 2. Their dominant performance has shifted the momentum as they look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
NBA Betting Odds
The early betting market favors the Boston Celtics at -5.5 for tonight’s Game 4, with the over/under set at 208.5. These lines have remained relatively stable in early action.
The series odds now heavily favor Boston at -295 to win the series, while the Knicks are listed at +225.
Celtics-Knicks Game 4 Betting Analysis
The Boston Celtics avoided a critical 3-0 series deficit with a convincing 115-93 win over the Knicks in Game 3 on Saturday. Covering the -5.5 spread, the Celtics took an early lead and never looked back, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive intensity.
Boston’s shooting was significantly improved in Game 3, connecting on 48% of their field goals, including an impressive 20-of-40 from beyond the arc. They also held the Knicks to just 40% shooting from the field.
Despite leading by 20+ points in all three games, Boston has struggled to close out games against the resilient Knicks. Their two losses came by a combined five points, highlighting the tight nature of this series despite the Game 3 result.
The Celtics navigated their first-round matchup against Orlando with a 4-1 series victory, their lone loss a close two-point margin. This underscores their overall strength and competitiveness this postseason.
The New York Knicks overcame the Detroit Pistons in six games in the first round, demonstrating their ability to win on the road after losing twice at home.
During the regular season, the Boston Celtics held a significant advantage over the New York Knicks, finishing 10 games ahead in the standings and sweeping the season series 4-0, with three of those wins coming by double digits.
NBA Betting Trends
- Boston is 5-2 straight up and 4-3 against the spread (ATS) vs. New York this season.
- Boston is 2-1 both straight up and ATS on the road this postseason.
- New York is 1-3 both straight up and ATS at home this postseason.
Totals Report
While the over hit in three of the four regular-season matchups between these teams, the under has been the trend in this series, going 2-0-1, with the push requiring overtime.
Prop Board
Boston forward Jaylen Brown, who had a quieter Game 3, is listed at +125 to go over 34.5 points + rebounds + assists tonight.
