The Knicks will try to cover the spread at Madison Square Garden on Sunday when they get a visit from the Celtics in basketball action.

The Knicks are 42-40 so far on the season, and 46-34-2 ATS vs. the number. The Celtics, meanwhile, are 56-26 and 38-42-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New York go 42-39-1 and the Celtics go 37-44-1 on the totals.



View Boston vs New York Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks have set the Knicks as 5-point favorites on the Sportsbook line for this contest. The total was listed at 195.5, but may be on the move.



How They Match Up:


Boston lost its last outing, a 97-87 result against the Heat on May 11. The Celtics failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point underdog, while the 184 combined points took the game OVER the total.




Boston Celtics Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

New York Knicks Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 1-9

A few Celtics at Knicks trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Boston
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games


Next up:
Boston at Miami, Tuesday, December 27
New York at Golden State, Wednesday, December 28