Knicks vs Celtics NBA Handicapping

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- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics meet at TD Garden.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

New York was a 105-102 loser in its last match at home against the Bulls. They covered the 3.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 207 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 100-64 winner as they battled the Raptors at home. The Celtics covered in the match as an 8.5-point favorite, while 164 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York:
Team record: 8-14 SU, 7-15 ATS 

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games 
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Boston:
Team record: 11-10 SU, 11-10 ATS 
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 11 games at home
is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing New York
is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games 

When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Next up:
New York home to New Jersey, Saturday, February 4
Boston home to Memphis, Sunday, February 5

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