Celtics Eye 5-0 Series Sweep of Knicks
Knicks vs Celtics Lines: Celts Owning Knicks, Does it Stop Tonight?
The Boston Celtics are unbeaten against the New York Knicks, and the Eastern Conference rivals battle again on Thursday.
Knicks vs Celtics lines have Boston at +1 to win at home following a loss to Milwaukee. However, it’s 35-3 at TD Garden, so New York needs to be at its very best to cover the spread.
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Knicks Finding Form
The Knicks needed to find form heading into the playoffs, and after beating the Bucks and Bulls, they have regained momentum.
The NBA East standings are tight, and a win over the Celtics would give the Knicks some breathing room.
However, are losing the previous four meetings by a combined margin of 44 points, it doesn’t look good for the visitors.
They need to muscle up and apply pressure to the Celtics. Otherwise, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will have a field day on offense.
We were impressed with their recent wins, scoring 122 and 128 points respectively. If they can keep that level of offense going, they are a chance of going blow for blow with the Celtics.
Despite the Knicks vs Celtics lines having them as underdogs, Jalen Brunson is having an MVP-caliber year, and that can’t be overlooked.
Celtics Seek Rebound
It was strange seeing the Celtics score only 91 points in a 104-91 loss to the Bucks.
It was unlike the Celtics, who have been supremely consistent in the scoring department, but they’re allowed a day off.
Our NBA predictions today expect them to bounce back against the Knicks, and they have dominated them throughout the year.
They won 116-102 on the road in the most recent meeting in February, and returning home to TD Garden only helps their chances.
They have lost just three home games, which is tough to fathom. That’s an incredible home record, and the Knicks aren’t the best road team.
However, the Knicks have a slightly better ATS record, so bettors could find value with the Knicks vs Celtics lines. They are 42-34-3 ATS and 21-17-2 ATS on the road, so they can cover the spread.
It just requires good defense, and when the Knicks are at their best, their defense is some of the best in the NBA.
Selecting the Sweep
We love seeing teams complete the sweep, and with the NBA playoffs rapidly approaching, the Celtics don’t want to slip up.
It’s all about momentum, and despite them already locking in the top seed, they don’t want to give the Knicks any sort of confidence.
They know how dangerous teams like the Knicks can be in the playoffs, so beating them for the 5-0 series sweep would send a message.
It’s a decent NBA betting line to cover, but we’re taking the Celtics to come away with a big victory in front of their adoring fans.
We’re also locking in the under 216. It could be a tighter defensive battle, which brings back memories of the classic Knicks vs Celtics games of the 90’s.
Based on their previous meetings, we’re happy including the under after 218 points were scored in their most recent matchup.
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