Celtics vs Knicks Game Analysis
Are you in NBA Playoff mode yet? We’re almost there. The regular season ends on Sunday, April 12, when all 30 teams will play their final games ahead of the Play-In Tournament, which starts on April 17.
But I’m getting ahead of myself. We’re about to see two top Eastern Conference teams battle it out. The Celtics and Knicks have both clinched playoff spots, so they will likely rest some stars for their final few games of the season. But it’ll still be a great game to watch and analyze with PayPerHead.
Boston Celtics Recent Scores
As expected, the Celtics were victorious against the Hornets Tuesday night, 113-102. That extends their win streak to 4 games. They’ve also won 11 of their last 13 games, with their losses coming against the Hawks (102-112 on March 30) and the Timberwolves (92-102 on March 18).
In those 13 games, they averaged about 116 points per game while allowing approximately 106. They even beat the Thunder 119-109 during that time, proving their ability against top teams.
New York Knicks Recent Scores
The Knicks won a close game on Monday night, beating the Hawks 108-105. That holds their No. 3 seed position with 51 wins, one ahead of the Cavaliers, who have 50. It also extends their winning streak to 3 games, after a 3-game losing streak. The losses came against the Rockets, Thunder and Hornets, with the Knicks giving up over 110 points in each game.
Their last 2 games of the season will be against the Raptors and the Hornets.
two minutes of "LGK" chants on the road 🗣️ #6thBorough pic.twitter.com/V0Bot84XDe
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 7, 2026
Celtics vs Knicks History
This will be the fourth time these two Eastern Conference teams meet this season. Their previous meetings show a rivalry that’s like a rollercoaster:
- October 24, 2025: Knicks win at home, 105-95
- December 2, 2025: Celtics win at home, 123-117
- February 8, 2026: Knicks win on the road, 111-89
Depending on how you look at it, it’s either Boston’s turn to win or the Knicks are on a roll to win. It’s best to look at recent scores and injury reports to get a better idea of what to expect.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction: Who is Sitting Out?
It will be difficult to predict this one until the injury report comes out. Check a little before tip-off. It’s possible Boston will sit out top players, but even if they don’t, the Knicks have the edge on this game. They easily beat the Celtics on the road last game, and this one will be held in their home court, which is always a plus. Besides, the Knicks are more incentivized to win this one so they can secure the No. 3 seed
Predictions are pretty close so far, with New York favored to win by a small spread (-2 to -4).
I don’t expect Boston to go all in on this game to get the win on the road. It’ll be a tight, defensive game, with the Knicks edging out the Celtics 110-104. But this is one of the more unpredictable games.
The only thing for sure about this game is that one of these teams won’t be extending their winning streak. Don’t just run your book. Run it smarter. Join our community today.
