New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 7, 2026
The New York Knicks are on the road Sunday afternoon for a 12:30 PM matchup at TD Garden in Boston, MA, against the Boston Celtics, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs. Boston prediction. New York is one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference entering Sunday, with 33 wins and 19 losses. The Boston Celtics stay home Sunday afternoon with 34 wins and 18 losses this season. New York enters this matchup having won four of its last five, following a 38-point road loss to the Detroit Pistons in its last outing. Boston comes into this matchup running hot on a lengthy winning streak after a 2-point home victory against the Miami Heat. Read more about this New York vs Boston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
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New York looks to climb the standings
The New York offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 117.5 points on 47% shooting. Defensively, New York has held their own, allowing 112.3 points per game this season. Offensively, New York had one of its worst games of the season last time out, scoring just 80 points on 35% shooting, including 24% from beyond the arc. Defensively, New York was obliterated, giving up 118 points on 53% shooting. New York lost the rebounding battle by 9 and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Daniss Jenkins led the way for the New York offense in their last outing with 18 points on 11 shots.
Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season with 27.1 points and 6.1 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second on the team, averaging 19.9 points to go along with a team-leading 11.9 rebounds. OG Anunoby averages 16.6 points. Mikal Bridges is 4th on the team, averaging 15.7 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Karl-Anthony Towns (GTD) - Eye
- OG Annoy (GTD) - Toe
- Jose Alvarado (GTD) - Not Injury Related
- Josh Hart (GTD) - Ankle
- Miles McBride (Out) - Abdomen
Boston tries to keep it rolling
Offensively, Boston is averaging 115.6 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Boston has been top-tier, holding opponents to 108.4 points per game this year and allowing just 92.2 points over their last five wins. Boston was mediocre on the offensive side in their last outing, scoring 98 points on 42% shooting. Defensively, Boston did the job, holding Miami to 96 points, including just 37 in the second half, as Miami shot 42% from the floor. Boston won the rebounding battle by 8 and forced 12 turnovers in the win. Jaylen Brown led the Boston offense in their last outing with 29 points on 25 shots.
Jaylen Brown leads the Boston offense this season, averaging 29.5 points per game. Derek white is averaging 17.4 points to go along with a team-leading 5.5 assists. Peyton Pritchard averages 17.3 points, good enough for 3rd on the team this season. Neemias Queta averages 9.9 points and leads Boston, pulling an average of 8.4 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Boston:
- Jayson Tatum (Out) - Achilles
New York vs Boston Pick
- New York vs Boston Spread Pick
Both teams have been solid all season, but Boston comes into this matchup playing the better basketball. New York is extremely short-handed coming into this game, and that will be the difference in this matchup. Look for Boston to use their edge on the defensive side of the ball to stifle New York on Sunday. Take the Celtics to continue their winning ways Sunday afternoon as they get the winning cover at home against the New York Knicks.
- New York vs Boston Over/Under Pick
Both teams are expected to score, but New York may be without significant production. Boston will score enough points to get the win on Sunday, but this total will go under. Look for a defensive struggle as New York tries to muck the game up to keep things close. Take the under on Sunday afternoon as the Boston Celtics get the win and cover at home.
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