The Boston Celtics had won five consecutive games prior to a 119-114 defeat at Orlando Sunday. They might be due for a let down at Madison Square Garden tonight as they'll come up against the Knicks who will be desperate to record a win. The total appears to be a little inflated, and my money is on the under.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Motivational - The Knicks have lost five of their last six with the lone win a 102-84 victory against reeling Suns. They're still third in the Atlantic division, 4.5 games behind the Celtics in second, so a win here is of the essence both to snap out of their current funk and to stay relevant in the race for a playoff spot. They should be giving 110% effort on defense.

2. Previous History - The total has gone under in 13 of the last 19 meetings between the two teams, and tonight's total is much higher than it was in any of the previous 10.

3. X-Factor -The Knicks have gone under in five of their last six overall.

Selection: This is a play on the Celtics@Knicks to go UNDER the total (Free)