The historic NBA rivalry between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics always attracts sharp betting action. For the upcoming matchup, the Knicks vs Celtics odds show Boston as a sizable favorite on their home court.
The Celtics sit at -220 on the moneyline, while the Knicks are listed at +180 underdogs. Against the spread, Boston is giving 5.5 points. New York has covered in 3 of their last 5 visits to TD Garden.
Boston owns the league’s best home record this season, shooting 48% from the floor at the Garden. Their defensive rating jumps significantly in front of the home crowd.
New York’s offense slows down away from Madison Square Garden. Their assist-to-turnover ratio drops 15% on the road, which plays into Boston’s hands.
Jayson Tatum’s points prop is set at 28.5, while Jalen Brunson’s assists line sits at 6.5. The over/under for total three-pointers made by both teams combined is 27.5.
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With Boston’s home advantage and New York’s inconsistent road performance, expect the Celtics to control the pace and cover the spread in what should be a high-energy rivalry contest.