Knicks at Celtics NBA Picks – February 23, 2010: Tracy McGrady and his fellow New York Knicks, will look to end a seven-game losing streak when they visit Atlantic Division leaders Boston Celtics Tuesday night. The Celtics return home on a high-note after winning three of five games of a Western road swing. Start time for tonight's game is set for 7:35 pm Eastern.
NBA online oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have installed the Celtics as 9 1/2-chalk favorites versus the Knicks with a 197 total. Knicks backers are getting +425 odds on the Sportsbook moneyline while the home team Celtics are giving -550 odds.
The Celtics are 12-14 since beating Orlando on Christmas as the veteran-laden team tries to reassert itself as a serious contender along with the Magic and Cleveland in the Eastern Conference. Boston hosts the Cavaliers on Thursday.
The Knicks (19-36) had their lowest output of the season in the second game since their roster was revamped. McGrady, who was acquired from Houston on Thursday, led the team with 15 points but was held to 5-of-14 shooting after scoring 26 points in Saturday's 121-118 overtime loss to the Thunder.
NBA Picks: The Knicks will be improved with their new additions but is less likely to show up tonight on back to back evenings. The Celtics are a good bet to cover tonight's 9 1/2-chalk.
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