The Boston Celtics look to even their 2025 NBA Playoff series against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. After a dominant 115-93 win in Game 3, Boston avoided a 3-0 deficit and now trails 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks have struggled in the postseason (1-3 at home). The Celtics, favored by 6.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook, have won 9 of the last 12 matchups against New York, including a 4-0 sweep in the 2024-25 regular season. The over/under for total points is 208.5.
Jayson Tatum remains Boston’s key contributor, averaging 26.1 points, 12 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game in the playoffs. He’s been supported by Jaylen Brown, who is averaging 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in eight postseason games.
New York counters with All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who’s averaging 29.1 points and 7.6 assists during the playoffs. His standout performance came in Game 6 of the first round, dropping 40 points against the Detroit Pistons.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, gives the Celtics the edge to cover the spread. The model has been highly accurate this postseason, going 23-11 on top-rated NBA spread picks.
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