The Knicks have some injuries in this spot but they are at home where they seem to come and play when the game is a big one. They have done this all season, showing up in the big games, the marquee games. They are an underdog at home and the value lies in getting the points in this spot. The Celtics haven't been covering their games lately and have a mixed road record of 11-13-1 ATS this season, despite winning their last five games straight up. The Knicks have lost three games to the Celtics so this is a triple revenge spot and they will put up a fight. They will get up in the spot and have a chance to not only cover but win the game. Boston is 12-25 ATS after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite over the last 3 seasons and 3-7 ATS this season. The Knicks are 7-2 ATS this season versus division opponents.

New York are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games. New York are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. Boston are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road. NEW YORK is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5 this season. NEW YORK is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after having lost 3 of their last 4 games over the last 2 seasons. Boston are 12-15 ATS this season as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Boston are 3-6 ATS this season after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more. Boston are 2-5 ATS this season after scoring 125 points or more 2 straight games. The Knicks are 5-1 ATS this season after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games.

Best bet: take the points with the New York Knicks.