Celtics vs Knicks: 3 Player Prop Predictions for Thursday, April 9

With Michigan’s win on Monday night, the 2025-2026 NCAA basketball season is officially over. While this is a sad time for college basketball fans, the good news is that the NBA playoffs are right around the corner, and teams are working extra hard over the next few weeks to solidify their positioning in the standings. There are a lot of important matchups going down over the next few days, including tonight’s battle between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.

While both of these teams have officially locked in a playoff spot, they’re still jockeying for position. Every win is important at this point, so we’re excited to watch this one and pay attention to all of the player props. We’ve got you covered with our favorites from this matchup, so let’s get into it!

Mikal Bridges OVER 15.5 Points & Rebounds

Some players just tend to perform better against certain opponents, and that couldn’t be truer for Mikal Bridges when he takes on the Celtics. Bridges has stepped up to the plate in their past four meetings, going over his PR total in each contest.

He’s been a consistent playmaker for this organization in these matchups, and we have full faith that he’s going to come through with another fantastic performance tonight.

Josh Hart UNDER 18.5 Points & Rebounds

If Bridges is going to have a strong night, especially in the rebounds category, something has to give with his teammates. At least one of them will be without boards, and we’re projecting Josh Hart to have fewer opportunities as a result.

Plus, for whatever reason, Hart has struggled in these categories lately, going under 18.5 combined PR in four straight. This feels like the perfect storm for him to have another light night, so, in true Shark Tank fashion, for these reasons, we’re out.

Neemias Queta OVER 19.5 Points, Rebounds & Assists

Casual NBA fans might not know Neemias Queta’s name, but he’s been an incredibly impactful player for the Celtics all season. He’s averaging 25.5 minutes per game and has been nothing but consistent when given the opportunity to succeed.

Queta isn’t ever going to put up stat lines similar to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but he’s a key contributor in several aspects. In fact, he’s had 20+ PRA in seven straight games, so we’re riding that hot hand again in this one, believing his hard work will continue to pay off.