If the Celtics are going to have a shot at the No. 3 slot in the Eastern Conference, they know they can't afford to drop a road game in New York against the Knicks.
The Boston Celtics have lost three of their last four straight up, but a game against the Knicks will be just what the doctor ordered.
In their last four road games vs. a team with a SU losing home record, the Celtics are 4-0 ATS. In the last eight games versus a team with a SU losing record, Boston is 6-2 at the window.
The Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite. They are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six versus a team from the Eastern Conference and 33-16-2 ATS the 51 times they've taken on a team from the Atlantic Division.
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The New York Knicks (27-49) are just playing out the schedule and looking forward to the free agency period this summer. New York has lost four of its last five games straight up, going 2-3 against the spread.
In their last 29 games following an ATS win, the Knicks are 8-21 ATS. New York is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 games versus an opponent that is coming off a game where it scored 100 or more points.
The Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last nine trips to New York. In the last 13 meetings between the clubs, Boston is a profitable 9-3-1 at the window.
Look for the Celtics to easily take this one as well.
Free Pick: Celtics -6 (-110)