Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction: the Knicks were underestimated

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks: Prediction for the Match on December 3, 2025

Prediction for the NBA match which will be held on December 3. Who will be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Boston Celtics: form and statistics

The Celtics faced Cleveland on the road in the last game, were not the favorites in this match, but managed to refute the status of the underdog – 117:115. Boston made only 19 assists for 16 losses, but outscored the opponent in rebounds – 46:43. Payton Pritchard had a great match, scoring 42 points. Jaylen Brown had a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.

Thus, Boston already has seven wins in the last ten matches. The team is clearly performing above expectations. In the Eastern Conference standings, the Celtics currently occupy the eighth position with an 11-9 balance and even claim the top 6. We also note the defense of Boston, which is currently third in the league – 110.9 conceded points on average per game.\

New York Knicks: form and statistics

In the previous game, the Knicks met on their own court with the main opening of the first quarter of the Toronto regular season. The team managed to confidently beat the Canadians – 116-94. New York conceded only 17 points in the fourth quarter, and also allowed the opponent to make only 42.05% of shots from the game. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points, Josh Hart had 20 points and 12 rebounds.

In the Eastern Conference table, New York moved to second place and is now second only to Detroit. The victory balance is 13-6. We also note that the Knicks are fifth in offense, scoring 120.4 points on average per game, and fifth in defense, conceding only 112.9 points on average per match.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks: head to head statistics

In the first game of the season series, which took place on October 25 at Madison Square Garden, New York beat Boston - 105:95. The score was 23:19. On rebounds – 53:37. On fouls – 25:17 in favor of the Celtics.

Last season, the teams met in the playoffs. New York beat Boston in six games.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks: Betting Tips & Odds

• New York has lost five of its eight away matches this season. The bet is W1 with a coefficient of 1.82 on the 1xbet line.
• In the last four games, New York has held a 1.5-point lead. Handicap 2 (+1.5) with a coefficient of 1.86 on the bet365 line.
• In the previous four games, Boston scored over 230 points. TO (230.5) is with a coefficient of 1.87 on the bet365 line.
• Four games in a row, Boston has reached the 115-point mark. The IT1O (114.5) with a coefficient of 1.67 on the betway line.
• In 4 of the last 5 meetings, New York has reached 116 points. The ITB2 rate (115.5) with a coefficient of 1.90 on the 1xbet line.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks: Bookmakers' odds for the match

Boston is a small favorite of this match. The bet on the victory of the Celtics by the bet365 bookmaker is accepted with a coefficient of 1.85. You can bet on New York for a coefficient of 1.95. The handicap is set at 1.5 points. Handicap 1 (-1.5) is offered with a coefficient of 1.95. Handicap 2 (+1.5) goes for a coefficient of 1.85.

The total is set at 230.5 points. TO (230.5) is accepted with a coefficient of 1.87. TU (230.5) goes for a coefficient of 1.93. Boston's individual total is 116.5. The individual total of New York is 114.5.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks match prediction 3 December 2025

Boston has a good stretch, but the Celtics are significantly inferior to New York in the class today. We think there's a mix-up with the favorite here, and we're betting on the Knicks winning. Mike Brown's team has won four in a row, reached second place in the Eastern Conference and is unlikely to stop there. In addition, we take the individual bottom of Boston. The Knicks have improved their defense significantly lately.

Our main prediction: is Handicap 2 (+1.5) for a coefficient of 1.83 in the betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is Total 2 Over 115.5 for a coefficient 1.90 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is Total 1 Under 115.5 for a coefficient 1.87 in the bet365 bookmaker.