Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction: Boston to Win, Jayson Tatum Projected for Big Game in Game 3 [2025]

The New York Knicks will face the favored Boston Celtics in Game 3of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, beginning at 3:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Celtics as the most likely winner of Game 3.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Boston-New York game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Celtics are more likely to win, while the Knicks have a lower chance of victory."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Celtics will look to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Celtics vs. Knicks predictions page.

Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction: Who Will Win Game 3?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA Playoffs game between the Celtics and Knicks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Celtics a 70% chance of defeating the Knicks in Game 3 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 108-102.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Celtics and Knicks each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 209.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.

Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Knicks
Spread	-5.5 (-118)	+5.5 (-102)
Moneyline	-235	+215
Total	o209.5 (-108)	u209.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Celtics vs. Knicks Picks and Best Bets for Game 3

Our model's strongest edge in today's Celtics vs. Knicks matchup is on the spread.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Player Props

NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Saturday's Boston vs. New York matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics in scoring, while Jalen Brunson is projected to be the top scorer for the Knicks.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's Game 3 between the Knicks and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 3:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to determine the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Celtics and Knicks, reached the NBA Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Celtics vs. Knicks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Boston vs. New York picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Celtics, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Saturday.

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