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Boston Celtics at New York Knicks

NBA April 09, 2026 11:30 PM ET
Ω OMEGA PICK
59% Lean
59% Lean
SPREAD
Boston Celtics
-4.5
Celtics superior roster with Tatum/Brown/White vs Knicks Brunson-heavy but weaker supporting cast
Ω Bottom Line
Celtics -4.5 (59%) on roster talent gap; +2.1 EV but poor data quality caps sizing at 0.5u

All OMEGA Picks

SPREAD
Boston Celtics
Line: -4.5
59%
Celtics superior roster with Tatum/Brown/White vs Knicks Brunson-heavy but weaker supporting cast
MONEYLINE
Boston Celtics
61%
Breakeven 65.5% but model at 55%; lean ML as profitable tier historically vs spreads

Game Analysis

Celtics roster edges Knicks with Tatum/Brown/White/Vucevic vs Brunson-centric Knicks; model projects BOS -4.5 win (55% prob) but data quality caps at toss-up. Moneylines profitable in lean/strong tiers historically. Totals avoided (losing all tiers); props lean overs on proven leaders.

Correlated Player Props

PROP ALERT
Jalen Brunson New York Knicks
Over 26.0 points 65%
Team leader avg; high usage on Knicks roster (model projection)
PROP ALERT
Jalen Brunson New York Knicks
Over 6.5 assists 62%
Listed leader; primary ballhandler projection
PROP ALERT
OG Anunoby New York Knicks
Over 15.5 points 58%
Key wing; matchup vs Celtics wings projects moderate usage
PROP ALERT
Mikal Bridges New York Knicks
Over 16.0 points 60%
High-minute wing; consistent scorer projection
PROP ALERT
Josh Hart New York Knicks
Over 7.5 rebounds 59%
Hustle role; rebounding projection vs Celtics size
PROP ALERT
Mitchell Robinson New York Knicks
Over 9.0 rebounds 61%
Center rebounder; primary paint presence
PROP ALERT
Jordan Clarkson New York Knicks
Under 14.5 points 57%
Bench scorer; limited role projection
PROP ALERT
Miles McBride New York Knicks
Under 3.0 assists 56%
Reserve guard; low assist projection
PROP ALERT
Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics
Over 28.5 points 64%
Team leader; high usage vs Knicks defense
PROP ALERT
Derrick White Boston Celtics
Over 5.5 assists 63%
Listed leader; secondary playmaker projection
PROP ALERT
Neemias Queta Boston Celtics
Over 8.5 rebounds 60%
Center role; rebound projection vs Knicks frontcourt
PROP ALERT
Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics
Over 27.0 points 65%
Star forward; alpha usage projection
PROP ALERT
Payton Pritchard Boston Celtics
Over 2.5 three_pointers 58%
Shooter off bench; volume projection
PROP ALERT
Sam Hauser Boston Celtics
Over 2.0 three_pointers 59%
Specialist shooter; spot-up projection
PROP ALERT
Nikola Vucevic Boston Celtics
Over 10.0 rebounds 62%
Veteran big; board projection vs Knicks
PROP ALERT
Derrick White Boston Celtics
Over 15.5 points 57%
Guard scoring; secondary option projection
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