Boston Celtics (ATS) ..

Coming off a loss, Boston is in need of a big win to start feeling it again. This is a team that should be dominating like it did a season ago. Not only are the Celtics just as talented as last year, but a healthy Porzingis should be helping this team go for a second consecutive title come the end of this year. Luckily the All-Star break is next weekend and Boston can regroup. But, a win here would go a very long way. Note that the Celtics have lost B2B games just once this season and that was all the way back in December.

On the other hand, New York is very hot. The stars of the Knicks have been excellent throughout this season, but I'm still worried about their depth. It's not always easy to be playing your top guys close to 40 minutes a game every single contest. It's going to wear them down, especially against the better teams when the season gets older. Against Boston, who have tons of depth itself, the Knicks haven't done so well over the past couple of years. They've lost five of the past six matchups.

Overall, I think this is going to be a very good matchup. Two top teams in the Atlantic Division going at it for the second time this year. Boston is superior though and should get it done, even on the road. Jayson Tatum will get going here. Hammer the Celtics.

Score Prediction: 123-115 Celtics.