Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Thursday April 9 2026
Celtics Preview
In the first game of a Thursday night NBA doubleheader on Prime Video, the Boston Celtics will battle the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Celtics (54-25) are riding a four-game winning streak and are sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Boston outscored Charlotte by 17 points during the second half to earn a 113-102 home victory.
All-Star G Jaylen Brown led five Boston players in double figures with 35 points (13-29 FG) and nine rebounds. Boston F Jayson Tatum chipped in 23 points (8-15 FG) and five rebounds. Payton Pritchard added 12 points off the bench for the Celtics, who knocked down 17-for-42 from long distance.
Knicks Preview
he New York Knicks have won 28 of their 37 home games and are clinging to a one-game lead over Cleveland for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (51-28) rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.8 points per contest. On Monday, New York assisted on 29 of 42 made field goals and shot 50 percent overall during a 108-105 road victory against Atlanta.
All-Star G Jalen Brunson tallied a team-high 30 points (11-26 FG), 13 assists, and two steals. New York F OG Anunoby contributed 22 points (7-14 FG) and five boards. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points (9-12 FG), 12 rebounds, and six assists for the Knicks.
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Celtics vs Knicks Pick
Boston guards Jaylen Brown (Achilles) and Derrick White (knee) are listed as questionable for this game. The Knicks have won and covered the last two meetings with the Celtics at home. New York also defeated Boston on the road in February by a 111-89 final score. Take the Knicks to win and stay positioned in the third place in the East. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 114-105.
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