Knicks vs. Celtics odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA matchup on Thursday, April 9

Two Eastern Conference contenders will meet on Thursday's NBA schedule as the Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks. Boston (54-25) is the No. 2 seed and has won four straight, most recently defeating Charlotte on Tuesday. New York (51-28) is the 3-seed in the East and is riding a three-game win streak, last knocking off Atlanta on Monday. The Knicks have won two of three matchups this season.

Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. New York is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 217.5. 

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