*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
BOSTON CELTICS @ NEW YORK KNICKS
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
East Semifinals – Game 4 (New York leads series 2-1)
TEAM & TOTALS TRENDS
- The road team has won each of the Knicks’ last 8 games.
- The Celtics have won the 1st half in each of their last 6 playoff road games vs. the Knicks.
- The last 5 playoff games between the Celtics and Knicks at MSG have gone under.
- The Knicks have failed to cover in 9 of their last 11 as home underdogs.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 61 | 21 | 28-13 | 33-8 |
| NY | 51 | 31 | 27-14 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| BOS | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | 223.5 |
| NY | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | 227.5 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Oct 23, 2024 | NYK 109 @ BOS 132 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | BOS 131 @ NYK 104 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | NYK 105 @ BOS 118 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | BOS 119 @ NYK 117 (OT) |
| GAME 1 | NYK 108 @ BOS 105 (OT) |
| GAME 2 | NYK 91 @ BOS 90 |
| GAME 3 | BOS 115 @ NYK 93 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | NY |
| -6.5 | 208.5 | 121-113 |
The Celtics and Knicks will meet again at Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of their Eastern Semi-final series, with Boston looking to level the series at 2-2.
The Celtics dominated Game 3 with a 115-93 win, extending their road winning streak in this matchup to five games.
Boston’s perimeter shooting proved decisive, going 20-of-40 (50.0%) from three-point range, while the Knicks struggled mightily from deep, hitting just 5-of-25 (20.0%). The Celtics also got a boost from their bench, which outscored New York’s second unit 34-21.
Jayson Tatum led the charge with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 threes, while Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 27 points and 7 assists. New York has now lost four of its last five playoff games at home and will need a strong response to avoid the series swinging back to Boston tied.
PICK – BOSTON -6.5
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
West Semifinals – Game 4 (Minnesota leads series 2-1)
TEAM & TOTALS TRENDS
- The Timberwolves have won 7 of their last 8 road games vs. Western opponents.
- 7 of their last 8 road games have gone under the total.
- The underdogs have won the 1st half in 5 of the last 6 matchups between the Timberwolves and Warriors.
- The Timberwolves have covered 8 of their last 10 playoff road games following a win.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIN | 49 | 33 | 25-16 | 24-17 |
| GS | 48 | 34 | 24-17 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MIN | 114.3 | 109.3 | +5.0 | 223.6 |
| GS | 113.8 | 110.5 | +3.3 | 224.3 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Dec 7, 2024 | MIN 107 @ GSW 90 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | MIN 106 @ GSW 114 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | GSW 113 @ MIN 103 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | GSW 116 @ MIN 115 |
| GAME 1 | GSW 99 @ MIN 88 |
| GAME 2 | GSW 93 @ MIN 117 |
| GAME 3 | MIN 102 @ GSW 97 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIN | UNDER | MIN |
| -5.5 | 200.5 | 117-110 |
Minnesota and Golden State meet at Chase Center for Game 4 of their Western Semi-final series, with Minnesota holding a 2-1 lead.
The Timberwolves secured a hard-fought 102-97 win in Game 3, taking control of the series on the road.
Minnesota’s edge came in second chance opportunities, outscoring the Warriors 26-14 in that category despite grabbing just 13 offensive rebounds. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 36 points and 5 threes, while Jimmy Butler was Golden State’s top performer, finishing with 33 points and 7 assists.
The Warriors continue to struggle in the absence of Stephen Curry, now having lost four straight without him. Their net rating during those games sits at -17.0, a stark contrast to the +7.8 they’ve posted in the 19 games he’s played since that losing streak began.
PICK – MINNESOTA -5.5
