Game 2 of Knicks vs Celtics Showdown: Predictions, Playmaker Forecasts, Betting Lines, and Odds (May 7th Edition)
🚀 Game Time! Knicks vs Celtics: Round Two!
🔥 The New York Knicks (56-33, 24-21 away, 45-43-1 ATS) are back on the attack, aiming to knock off the Boston Celtics (65-23, 31-14 home, 41-46-1 ATS) in Boston on Wednesday night - Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal showdown!
🏀 Remember what happened in Game 1? After trailing by 20 points in the second half, the Knicks stormed back to steal a thrilling 108-105 OT victory on the road.
📊 Heading into Game 2, the Celtics remain favorites, standing tall as 11-point home faves according to the latest odds. But controversy strikes - as the Knicks seem to be unstoppable on the road with a 4-0 record in the playoffs and impressing us all in hostile environments!
Can the Knicks pull another rabbit out of the hat, or will the Celtics tighten their grip and reclaim control of the series?
Let's dive into the action with our Game 2 predictions, odds, and player props for the Knicks and the battle-hardened Celtics!
Knicks vs Celtics Picks & Predictions
- Knick Moneyline (+410) at Betway
- Jalen Brunson o25.5 points (-125) at DraftKings
Witness the Knicks Magic (or Celtics Roar) Unravel!
🌟 Despite the Knicks' less-than-stellar shooting stats in Game 1 (a mere 42.5% from the field and 54.8% from the free-throw line), coupled with a rough day in rebounding (-10) and turnovers (+1), they still emerged victorious!
Instead, it was a terrible display from the Celtics' three-pointer shooting that spelled their doom (15-of-60). The C's aren't a fantastic team from long range even in the regular season (36.8%), so shooting efficiency is key for them in this series.
✨ In Game 2, the Celtics are expected to fare better from beyond the arc. Still, the Knicks are also looking good, and Boston won't maintain such a significant rebounding advantage as last time. The Knicks finished 9th in rebounding during the regular season, compared to the Celtics in 11th while boasting a 50.8 REB% compared to Boston's 50.6 REB% 🤹🏀
💥 There's real value in betting on the Knicks to win straight-up at +410, which translates to a 19.6% implied win probability.
🤼 Jalen Brunson broke out in Game 1, notching 29 points on 9-of-23 shooting, and we expect more of the same in Game 2! His average increased from 18.5 FGA per game during the regular season to 24.6 in the postseason. 🚀 And don't forget his staggering 32.4 PPG average achieved last playoffs!
NYK vs BOS Player Props for Game 2
NBA player props on May 7.
🏆 Jayson Tatum (29.6 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 5.4 APG postseason), still reeling from a 7-of-23 outing in Game 1, looks to respond in Game 2 with the highest point total yet again - 27.5 (-125).
👨🏒 Jalen Brunson, who had a game-high 29 points in Game 1, sees his total drop two full points from 27.5 to 25.5 O/U, with the over slightly favored at -125.
💪 Karl-Anthony Towns (18.9 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 1.4 APG postseason) has the highest rebound total at 10.5 O/U, down from 11.5 in Game 1, where he notched a team-high 13 boards.
🤼 Brunson has the highest assist total at 6.5 O/U. He had just five dimes and four turnovers in Game 1, but dished out at least seven assists in all six games against Detroit in round one.
Knicks vs Celtics Game 2 Odds
🏟️ The Knicks/Celtics point spread is 11 across the board. Most sportsbooks have the line at -105 both ways, with the exception of BetMGM, where the Knicks are +100 to cover as 11-point underdogs.
💰 On the moneyline, the best Celtics price is -700 at DraftKings, while the longest odds on the Knicks to win straight-up are +500 at FanDuel.
🔢 A full 1.5-point range exists in the game total, with DraftKings listing it at 204.5 (-110 both ways), making it the best option for over bettors. FanDuel and Bet365, meanwhile, both have the total at 215.5 (-110 both ways), making them the best books for under bettors.
🗣️ Public Betting Splits: The Knicks continue to draw immense love from the public, capturing 74% of the total ATS bets, as well as a whopping 78% of ATS handle! The public also loves the under, contributing 95% of both handles and bets on it.
👀 New York's odds to win the series improved to +270 after Game 1 on the road. The Celtics remain the +200 second-favorite in the NBA championship odds, while the Knicks have long odds of +2800.
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- The Knicks, defying odds, are considered the underdog at +410 in the Moneyline for Game 2, signifying a 19.6% implied win probability.
- Jalen Brunson, after an impressive 29-point performance in Game 1, is set to score over 25.5 points (-125) in Game 2, as per the prop bets at DraftKings.
- Despite their poor performance in Game 1, the Knicks are expected to keep the Celtics from maintaining such a significant rebounding advantage as before, given their strong regular season ranking in rebounding (9th) compared to Boston's (11th).
- The Knicks/Celtics point spread is 11 across sportsbooks, with the best Celtics price on the moneyline at -700 at DraftKings, while the longest odds on the Knicks to win straight-up are +500 at FanDuel.
- The Knicks have garnered immense support from the public, capturing 74% of the total ATS bets and 78% of ATS handle in Game 2. The public also favors the under, with 95% of both handles and bets placed on it.
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