The Boston Celtics have not quite lived up to expectations during the regular season. They have big goals and would love to excel down the stretch to move up the standings in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are on the road next time out but have a winnable game when they face off against the New York Knicks.
New York has struggled badly all year and is among the worst teams in the NBA. The home court has not been an advantage for the Knicks and it seems unlikely they win this game against one of the most talented teams in the conference.
Boston will be the favorite despite being on the road in NBA odds.
This NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1st, 2019. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
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Odds Analysis
The Celtics have a record of 30-19 on the season. They have been subpar on the road with 11 victories in 24 games but have a good chance of getting this one. Boston has an impressive point-differential but has been a bit unlucky in close games.
The Knicks are a woeful 10-39 on the year, which is the worst record in the NBA. New York has just four victories in 21 attempts at home, which has no doubt been a disappointment for the home fans. The Knicks are having trouble on defense, giving up 115.0 points per game.
Trade Speculation
Both the Celtics and Knicks have been connected to star Pelicans center Anthony Davis in trade rumors. Davis wants out, and his favored destination is reportedly the Lakers. However, Boston may have better assets to give up in a deal for him.
It would be a bit of an upset if he goes to New York. The Knicks are in a huge market which players like, but the Pelicans would have to agree to the return and the Knicks don’t have many great assets to trade. Their No. 1 pick would almost certainly have to be a part of the deal.
If the Celtics manage to pull off a trade for Davis, they would zoom to the top of the contenders in the East. There is one way a trade could help the Knicks in this one: if Boston acquires Davis but the teams play after the former players leave and before Davis joins the team. Keep an eye on the latest trade news heading into this one.
Key Stat
11. That’s the number of losses in a row for New York as it has sunk behind the Cavaliers, Bulls and Suns for the worst record in the NBA. The Knicks’ best player, Kristaps Porzingis, continues to recover from a torn ACL and the team has struggled badly without him.
New York does not have a great scorer and the team plays suspect defense as a whole. The Knicks have not won a game since knocking off the Lakers in January. That win broke a previous eight-game losing streak.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The Knicks are struggling badly as they have a serious talent issue. The Celtics are not playing exceptionally well but that won’t matter in this one. Boston is the superior team and is the easy choice to win this game. Check to see where the spread comes in. The only drama in this one will be centered on which team is able to cover in NBA gambling.
The “under” could be the right call as the Boston defense is impressive.
NBA ATS Pick: Boston Celtics 109, New York Knicks 100
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