Celtics-Knicks Lines Preview

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Madison Square Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Celtics fell 110-109 to the Lakers in overtime last time out, as 7-point favorites at home. The 219 points sailed OVER the night's posted total of 206. Rajon Rondo scored 16 points, while hauling down eight rebounds with 12 assists. The Knicks fell 107-102 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 6-point underdogs at home. That game's 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.5. Al Harrington had a double-double with 39 points and 13 rebounds. Current streak: New York has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 41-10 SU, 28-23 ATS New York: 21-27 SU, 28-20 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing San Antonio are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Portland are 1-9 After playing Cleveland are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games on the road New York is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Boston home to San Antonio, Sunday, February 8 New York at Portland, Sunday, February 8