Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction: Can Derrick White Boost Struggling Celtics in Game 3 at The Garden?
After blowing two 20-point leads, Boston is in dire need of a win at MSG against the Knicks. Derrick White has seen big volume and dominated the boards in the series. Can he do it again in Game 3? Adam Ronis answers in his Celtics vs. Knicks prediction and best prop bet for Saturday, May 10th.
Adam Ronis - May 10, 2025, 11:35 AM EDT
5 minCeltics vs. Knicks Prediction: Can Derrick White Boost Struggling Celtics in Game 3 at The Garden?
The Celtics entered the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs as massive favorites to win the series against the New York Knicks. After two losses at home, the Celtics need a win to get back in the series in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon.
The Celtics blew 20-point leads in consecutive playoff games and the defending champions are still -120 to win the series. The Knicks had lost eight of the previous nine games against Boston entering the postseason.
Boston struggled in the fourth quarter and allowed the Knicks to steal two games. In Game 1, Boston was outscored 33-21 between the fourth quarter and overtime. The Knicks outscored the Celtics in the final quarter, 30-17 on Wednesday.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Odds
Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
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Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Prediction
Imagine if Derrick White has an efficient game shooting the ball? Through the first two games of the series, like most of his teammates, White hasn’t shot the ball well and still gone over the 21.5 points+rebounds prop. The Celtics have shot 25-for-100 from beyond the arc.
In Game 1, the Celtics guard shot 6-for-18 from the field, including 5-for-16 from three. On Wednesday, White shot 6-for-17 from the field and 3 of 11 from three. After shooting 44.2% from the field and 38.3% from three in the regular season, White is at 34.3% from the field and 29.6% from three in the first two games of the series. So, why take the over?
White had 19 points and 11 rebounds in Game 1 and 20 points and nine rebounds in the last game. He has come close to going over the prop on points alone despite the poor shooting. As long as the volume remains, White will likely hit more shots. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are going to shoot often, White has been third on the team in field goal attempts in both games and is often getting open looks.
White is going to play big minutes, especially in a critical game for Boston. He played 44 minutes in the overtime game with 39 in regulation and 40 minutes in the last game. In the last five games against the Knicks, White is averaging 17.8 points and eight rebounds. White is averaging 15 rebounds chances through the first two games and averaging 10 rebounds. White has gone over this line in five of seven playoff games.
Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 Prop Pick
- Betting Pick: Derrick White over 21.5 points+rebounds (-105) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best price on Celtics vs. Knicks odds
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