It’s Tuesday, April 8, and basketball fans are gearing up for an exciting face-off between the Boston Celtics, boasting a record of 58-20, and the New York Knicks, standing strong at 50-28. This highly anticipated matchup is set to take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York.
The Celtics have been impressive on the road with a 32-7 record and a point differential of 9. Meanwhile, the Knicks have shown formidable strength at home, securing an 8-2 record in their last ten home games. Boston has dominated the Knicks in their previous meetings this season, winning each match-up, including a decisive 27-point victory at MSG.
The Knicks come into this game with momentum, having won two consecutive games and five out of their last six. On the other hand, the Celtics have an enviable 11-1 record over their past 12 games, with a current two-game winning streak.
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The latest odds for Tuesday’s clash: - Odds: Celtics (-131), Knicks (+110) - Spread: Celtics -2 - Over/Under: 221 points
This suggests a projected scoreline with the Celtics at 111.07 and the Knicks at 110.02.
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) is favoring the Knicks for a potential win:
“Initially, I was surprised to see the Knicks as slight underdogs, but given the Celtics’ injury woes and inconsistent lineup, my surprise waned. With Jalen Brunson back, the Knicks have rejuvenated their confidence. Achieving a victory at MSG against the Celtics would be a significant morale boost before the postseason, making it Knicks ML or pass for me, especially since Boston holds a 3-0 record against New York this season.”
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