<p>At 7:30 ET, the Knicks will host the Celtics at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics are favored by 6 points and have a moneyline of -251. The over/under line for the game is 208.5.</p>

<p>This is an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Celtics are 61-21 and 2nd in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 51-31 and 3rd in the East.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -6</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, May 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-130 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 21 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Celtics Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 61-21 this season with a 115-93 win over the Knicks on Saturday. Boston, favored by six points, covered the spread with a +22 point margin. The game’s total points of 208 narrowly missed the O/U line of 209.5.</p> <p>Boston took control early, leading 36-20 after the 1st quarter and 71-46 at halftime. They outscored New York 25-24 in the 3rd quarter, and despite being outscored 23-19 in the 4th, the Celtics had already built a 96-70 lead going into the final period.</p><p>The Celtics connected on 20 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Knicks, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.2%. Payton Pritchard led the way with 5 made threes, shooting 50% from deep and finishing with a team-high 23 points.</p> <p>Jayson Tatum also hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from beyond the arc and contributing 22 points. Jaylen Brown added 19 points, with 10 of those coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Knicks, holding them to just 93 points in a strong all-around effort. Boston limited New York to 20 points in the 1st quarter and kept the pressure on, allowing 26 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 23 in the 4th.</p> <p>Boston's defense was particularly effective against the three, as they held the Knicks to just 5 made threes on 20% shooting. The Celtics also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does New York Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>New York’s season record dropped to 51-31 after a 115-93 loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Playing at home, the Knicks were +6 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 208, just under the 209.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston took control early, outscoring New York 36-20 in the 1st quarter and 35-26 in the 2nd. The Knicks trailed 96-70 going into the 4th, where they managed to outscore the Celtics 23-19.</p><p>The Knicks struggled offensively in their 115-93 loss to the Celtics, shooting just 40% from the field and making only 5 three-pointers at a 20% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5% and adding 7 assists.</p> <p>Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, despite shooting just 27.8%. Mikal Bridges added 12 points, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>The Knicks struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 36 and 35 points, respectively. However, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 25 and 19 points. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 48% shooting from the Celtics.</p> <p>New York had a tough time defending the perimeter, as Boston hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. The Celtics also went 15/17 from the free-throw line. The Knicks recorded 26 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards, finishing with 3 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

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