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New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb 8)

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  • Knicks vs. Celtics odds favor Boston at -162.
  • The total for this game is 213.5 points.
  • The Knicks are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 games.

Whenever the Knicks and the Celtics meet, things become tense and hot. Their rivalry is legendary, and also very suitable for NBA betting.

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How to Watch

  • When: Sunday, February 8, 12:30 pm ET
  • Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
  • How to Watch: ABC

Knicks vs. Celtics Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Knicks+140+3.5213.5
Celtics-162-3.5213.5

Game Preview

The Knicks are in one hell of a form, winning 8 of the last 9 games, mainly due to the hard defense. NYK is 8-1 ATS during that span, and also, the total went UNDER in 9 of their last 11 matches.

Their winning streak was ended at home against the East leaders, the Detroit Pistons, who ravaged the Knicks, 118-80 at MSG. Jalen Brunson was 4-for-20 from the field, scoring 12 points and missing all of his 8 three-point attempts.

Meanwhile, the Cs are 5-0 in the previous 5 events, and all of their recent 8 matches ended with the total going UNDER. During this triumphant stretch, Boston was better than the Kings, Bucks, Mavs, Rockets, and finally the Heat.

The game against Miami ended 98-96 for the Cs, with Jaylen Browns scoring 29 points, Payton Pritchard 24, and Derrick White 21. Newcomer Nikola Vucevic had 11 buckets and 12 boards off the bench.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New York’s last 11 games.
  • New York is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 8 games.
  • Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.

Knicks vs. Celtics Head to Head

This year’s pair of games was split evenly: the Knicks won at home, 105-95, and the Cs triumphed at home, 123-117.

Knicks vs. Celtics Predictions

The New York Knicks are in good shape, but the Cs are in better shape, and they play at home. This game will also be a clash of two good defenses, with the Cs having the edge.

Nikola Velickovic
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