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Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
The division rival Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Celtics as -7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total opened at 209.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 101-95 loser as they battled the 76ers at home. The Knicks covered in the match as a +6.5-point underdog, while 196 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
The Celtics were a 112-107 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Nets. They failed to cover the -4.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (219) made winners of OVER bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 13-5 SU,10-6-2 ATS
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
New York:
Team record: 4-15 SU,10-9 ATS
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New York's last 22 games
Next up:
Boston home to Miami Wednesday, December 4
New York at Milwaukee Monday, December 2