New York Knicks at Boston Celtics
Feb 08, 2026
Game Preview
The Boston Celtics are set to host the New York Knicks at TD Garden on February 8, 2026, for an exciting matchup in the NBA.
Team Analysis
Both teams come into this game with strong records, the Celtics at 34-18 and the Knicks at 34-19. The Celtics are playing their second game of a three-game home stand, while the Knicks are not on a road trip. In their last outings, the Celtics narrowly defeated the Miami Heat 98-96, while the Knicks suffered a significant loss to the Detroit Pistons, scoring just 80 points. Notably, the Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum, who is out, while Sam Hauser is a question mark for this game. The Knicks have several players listed as toss-ups to play, which could impact their performance.
Prediction
The prediction favors the Boston Celtics to win with a score of 101 to 93, covering the spread of -3.5. With their solid home performance and the Knicks' recent struggles, the Celtics appear to be the safer bet.
Odds Summary
The betting odds reflect a competitive matchup, with the Celtics favored at -3.5 points and a moneyline of -175, while the Knicks have a moneyline of +145. The over/under for the game is set at 214.5, with equal payouts for both the over and under at -110.
Don't miss this thrilling matchup at TD Garden; tune in to see if the Celtics can maintain their home dominance against the Knicks!