- The Celtics are 20-2 after a loss this season and come into tonight’s game as 10.5 point favorites
- Jayson Tatum averaged 33.5 points against the Knicks in the regular season. His point total is set to 26.5 points
BOSTON – The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will play Game 2 of their second round series tonight at TD Garden after the Knicks stole Game 1 on the road 108-105 in overtime. t10
Knicks vs Celtics Game Odds 3s3ms
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Knicks | +10.5 -115 | +400 | O 211.5 -110 |
Celtics | -10.5 -105 | -575 | U 211.5 -110 |
Online sportsbooks expect Boston to bounce back and earn a home victory after blowing a 20 point lead in the opening game of the series.
Boston swept New York 4-0 during their regular season series and were heavily favored coming into Game 1. The Celtics still have +280 odds to win the series.
Celtics Have Been Dominant After a Loss 3g633
The Celtics have lost 22 games in total this season, including losing Game 3 against the Orlando Magic in the first round, and have recorded a record of 20-2 in games following a loss, meaning they lost consecutive games just two times all season.
In those games, the Celtics have averaged a 19.1 point margin of victory. For reference, the best record in the NBA this season belonged to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who averaged a 12.7 point margin of victory in all games this year.
The Knicks record following a win this season sits at 32-23, winning just 58.2% of their games after a victory. Their average margin of victory in those games is just 2.7 points.
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Though it is steep at 10.5 points, bet on the Celtics to cover the spread and build some momentum as the series shifts back to New York.
Expect Tatum To Bounce Back 44312t
Jayson Tatum had a rough Game 1, scoring 23 points while shooting 7-23 from the field and 4-15 from deep. He also missed two of seven free throws.
This was an outlier game for Tatum against New York, who he had dominated during the regular season to the tune of 33.5 points per game on 53.5% shooting from the field.
Additionally, Tatum had scored at least 35 points in each of the last three games of the first round.
His point total tonight is set at 26.5 points, which he should easily be able to clear with some slight adjustments to Boston’s offensive game plan and improved efficiency. Pick Tatum to score more than 26 points at online NBA sportsbooks.

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