Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks NBA Playoffs Round 2 Futures Betting Markets - May 5
All odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Celtics vs. Knicks “Series Result” Futures Betting Markets
The Boston Celtics feel like a juggernaut when they’re shooting that thang. They have three-point marksmen up and down the lineup, but their three best players—Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis—can also get it done in the paint.
However, they’re going up against an elite playoff performer in Jalen Brunson. He has led the Knicks through many a fire through the last three playoff runs, and they are far too gritty and experienced to lose this series in five. We’re not sure why the Celtics are favored by more than the Cavs, but we’ll take advantage.
Best Bet: Series Total Games Over 5.5 (+100)
Celtics vs. Knicks “Series Correct Score” Futures Betting Market
This is an exceptionally fun matchup because it features two historic franchises in the NBA. They have had 14 playoff matchups in the postseason all-time, and each team has come away with seven series wins. This will be a hard-fought clash. The Celtics are the better team overall, but they’re far from 100 percent right now.
Jrue Holiday has been dealing with a hamstring issue that has cost him the last three games. Tatum and Brown are both banged up as well. We’re not sure the Knicks have quite enough depth to win this series, but we like it to go long. Why not go for the better value we’re getting from betting sites on a seven-game series rather than a six-gamer here?
Best Bet: Boston Celtics to Win Series 4-3 (+450)
Celtics vs. Knicks “Player Most X In Series” Futures Betting Market
| Player | Most Points | Most Assists | Most Rebounds | Most Steals |
| Jayson Tatum (BOS) | -120 | +250 | +400 | +1,400 |
| Jalen Brunson (NYK) | +110 | -225 | +25,000 | +2,500 |
| Jaylen Brown (BOS) | +1,100 | +7,500 | +6,000 | +1,400 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | +1,100 | +10,000 | -350 | +2,000 |
| Kristaps Porzingis (BOS) | +3,300 | +20,000 | +3,000 | +1,000 |
| OG Anunoby (NYK) | +5,000 | +20,000 | +7,000 | +150 |
| Derrick White (BOS) | +6,000 | +1,200 | +10,000 | +1,400 |
| Mikal Bridges (NYK) | +8,000 | +10,000 | +20,000 | +1,800 |
| Josh Hart (NYK) | +10,000 | +900 | +500 | +350 |
| Jrue Holiday (BOS) | +15,000 | +5,000 | +15,000 | +550 |
For these futures betting markets, you’re betting on which player you think will finish with the highest total number in each category. Averages don’t factor in here. And there are some intriguing ones here.
Most notably, Jalen Brunson is offering + odds to lead the series in points. Brunson may not be a champion, but he might be the best playoff performer in the entire 2025 field. Since arriving with the Knicks three years ago, he has averaged 30.5 points per playoff game, tops in the NBA among players with 16+ starts over that time. He and Tatum are a toss up in the points category, so we’re taking the value with Brunson at +110.
The other one we like here is the steals market. OG Anunoby already has 15 steals in these playoffs. That’s second-most this postseason and six more than his teammate Josh Hart, who would be second among players in this series. If the Knicks are going to stay in it, they will need to cause turnovers, and Anunoby is their best avenue there, having finished tied for ninth (along with Hart) in steals during the regular season with 1.5 per game. Hart is also a decent shout here.
Best Bet:
- Jalen Brunson Most Points in Series (+110)
- OG Anunoby Most Steals in Series (+150)/Sports Interaction
