The two top teams in the Atlantic Division square off when the Boston Celtics battle the New York Knicks in a key Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday. The Celtics (58-20), who are the second seed in the East, are 32-7 on the road this season. The Knicks (50-28), the third seed in the East, are 27-12 on their home floor in 2024-25. Jayson Tatum (ankle), Jaylen Brown (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are all questionable for Boston.
Tip-off from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Knicks are 1-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 222. New York is at -115 on the money line (risk $115 to win $100), while Boston is at -104 (risk $104 to win $100).
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