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Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Knicks as -2.5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total opened at 209.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 127-102 loser as they battled the Celtics on the road. The Knicks failed to cover in the match as a +5-point underdog, while 229 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Celtics were a 127-102 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Knicks. They covered the -5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (229) made winners of OVER bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 67-25 SU,44-48 ATS
Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 58-35 SU,47-45-1 ATS
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Boston home to New York Monday, May 19