Boston at New York

A rivalry game featuring a pair of hot teams. Boston has been great on this three-game road trip winning at Indiana (142-138) and as an underdog at Philadelphia (110-107). The Celtics are seventh in the NBA in points allowed, eighth in field goal defense, and 11th at defending the 3-pointer, while the offense is third in points scored. Jaylen Brown won't play but the deep Celtics are 9-2 SU, 10-1 ATS when he's out. Boston is also 48-32 ATS on the road and 28-13 ATS when the betting line is +3 to -3. New York's offense can be shaky, 14th in the NBA in points scored, 23rd in shooting, 22nd from long range, and 21st from the free-throw line. The Knicks are 13-26 ATS at home after playing a home game, plus 11-22 ATS at home after a victory. Play Boston.