*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
NEW YORK KNICKS @ BOSTON CELTICS
TD Garden, Boston, MA
East Semis – Game 2 (New York leads series 1-0)
Team & Totals Trends:
- The Celtics have won 20 straight games after a home loss
- The Celtics’ last 3 home games after OT have gone over
- The underdogs have covered in the Knicks’ last 4 games
- The last 2 games between these teams went to overtime
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NY | 51 | 31 | 27-14 | 24-17 |
| BOS | 61 | 21 | 28-13 | 33-8 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| NY | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | 227.5 |
| BOS | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | 223.5 |
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) |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | |
| -10.5 | 211.5 |
The Knicks and Celtics will meet again at TD Garden for Game 2 of their Eastern Semi-final series, with the Knicks holding a 1-0 lead. New York pulled off a stunning comeback in Game 1, overcoming a 20-point deficit to win 108-105 in overtime and snap a four-game losing streak against Boston.
The Knicks’ perimeter defense proved decisive, limiting the Celtics to just 15-of-60 (25.0%) from three-point range, setting an NBA playoff record for most missed threes in a game. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the way for New York, each scoring 29 points, as the team improved to 4-0 on the road in this year’s playoffs.
Boston enters Game 2 with injury concerns—Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable, while Sam Hauser is doubtful, adding further pressure as they look to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole before the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.
PICK – OVER 211.5 TOTAL POINTS
DENVER NUGGETS @ OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
West Semis – Game 2 (Denver leads series 1-0)
Team & Totals Trends:
- The underdogs have won 4 of the last 5 matchups between Denver and OKC
- Each of the Nuggets’ last 4 games has gone over
- The road team has covered in 13 of the last 15 games between these teams
- OKC has won the 1st half in 15 of their last 16 home games
- Denver has won the 1st quarter in 7 of their last 8 road games vs. the Thunder
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DEN | 50 | 32 | 26-15 | 24-17 |
| OKC | 68 | 14 | 35-6 | 32-8 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| DEN | 120.8 | 116.9 | +3.9 | 237.7 |
| OKC | 120.5 | 107.6 | +12.9 | 228.1 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Oct 25, 2024 | OKC 102 @ DEN 87 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | OKC 122 @ DEN 124 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | DEN 103 @ OKC 127 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | DEN 140 @ OKC 127 |
| GAME 1 | DEN 121 @ OKC 119 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DEN | OVER | |
| +10.5 | 229.5 |
Denver and Oklahoma City clash again at Paycom Center for Game 2 of their Western Semi-final series, with Denver leading 1-0. The Nuggets edged out a thrilling 121-119 win in Game 1, sealed by Aaron Gordon’s second game-winner of the postseason.
Denver’s dominance on the offensive glass proved crucial, out-rebounding the Thunder 21-13 in that category and converting it into a 27-21 edge in second chance points. Nikola Jokic delivered a monster performance with 42 points and 22 rebounds—tying his season high, while Gordon added 22 points and a season-best 14 boards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred for Oklahoma City with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in the narrow loss. The Nuggets have now won 11 of their last 12 games when Jokic hauls in 15 or more rebounds, and they’ll look to extend that momentum in Game 2.
PICK – DENVER +10.5
