New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb 8)
- 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
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.
Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Trends
- 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.
- Free NBA Picks: Celtics win
