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New York (13-6) at Boston (11-9)
- When: Dec 2 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA
- TV: NBC/Peacock
New York vs Boston Preview & Prediction
Spread: New York -1.0
Moneyline: New York (-115)
Total: 231.0
New York Knicks Betting Breakdown
New York arrives in Boston riding a four game heater and looking increasingly confident on both ends. Jalen Brunson continues to be the engine of everything they do, coming off an efficient outing in the win over Toronto where he delivered across the board. The Knicks have leaned into accountability and attention to detail, something Brunson emphasized as the key reason behind their surge. New York has been winning the effort battles, controlling the glass and avoiding sloppy possessions, all while Brunson sits inside the league’s top ten in scoring.
He also torched Boston earlier in the season with a 31 point performance in a win at Madison Square Garden, and his head coach has openly expressed disbelief that Brunson does not get more MVP level recognition. With New York ranking near the top of the league in rebounding and finding a consistent rhythm from deep, the Knicks have an offense that travels well and a style that fits closely contested games.
Boston Celtics Betting Breakdown
Boston is trying to stabilize its rotation after dealing with short term absences, but they still enter this matchup with momentum after narrowly edging Cleveland on Sunday. Derrick White and Neemias Queta are expected back, which boosts both spacing and interior presence. Queta in particular has shown real promise, coming off a massive rebounding night against Minnesota before being held out for precautionary rest.
Jaylen Brown is coming off a triple double performance where he prioritized facilitating, allowing Payton Pritchard to erupt for a season high 42 points. Boston remains the league’s best team at limiting turnovers and still hits a high volume of threes, making them a tough matchup when they get multiple creators involved. Their one issue has been inconsistency late in games when their offense becomes stagnant, but their ceiling remains high when the ball is moving.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
This matchup has the feel of a possession by possession grind. New York’s rebounding edge is real, and Brunson tends to rise in games against Boston. The Celtics get healthier and their shooting depth keeps them in range, but New York’s physicality and execution can swing the final minutes.
Final Score: Knicks 116, Celtics 112
Lean: New York -1.0
Total: Under 231.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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