The odds are long. The smart money is on a short series.

The Celtics aren’t just the favorites in this upcoming Eastern Conference semifinal series — the experts see them coasting past the Knicks.&nbsp;Boston is -800 to advance, according to BetMGM.

The regular-season series was dominated by the Celtics, who won all four contests, three by double figures, and have won eight of the last nine matchups. 

They cruised past the Magic in the opening round, while the Knicks were fortunate to get past the inexperienced and undermanned Pistons <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/sports/jalen-brunson-lifts-knicks-into-second-round-with-3-point-dagger-vs-pistons/">in six games</a>.&nbsp;

The Celtics aren’t just the favorites in this upcoming Eastern Conference semifinal series — the experts see them coasting past the Knicks. Boston is -800 to advance, according to BetMGM.{ai:summary}<p>The Celtics are heavily favored to win their upcoming Eastern Conference semifinal against the Knicks, with odds at -800 to advance. Boston dominated the regular-season series, winning all four games, and recently defeated the Magic, while the Knicks struggled to beat the Pistons.</p><p>Experts expect a short series, given the Celtics' strong performance and the Knicks' challenges in the previous round. #sports</p>

A homecoming and a reunion lead the storylines for this Knicks-Celtics showdown

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