The Boston Celtics will try to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole when they go on the road to face the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday afternoon. New York picked up a pair of upset wins on the road to open the series, erasing 20-point deficits in both contests. The Knicks are now two wins away from knocking the defending champions out of the playoffs. 

Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 6-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Celtics odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 208. Boston is at -256 on the money line (risk $256 to win $100), while New York is priced at +209 (risk $100 to win $209).

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