New York at Boston

Boston goes for a franchise-record 18th straight win tonight. Given the rich and storied history of the Boston, that's saying something. Boston's offense is clicking on all cylinders and tonight faces the worst defense in the NBA. Boston is averaging 106 ppg over their last five games and the Knicks allow 107 per game on the season (112 per game in division matchups). What sometimes goes unnoticed is that the Knicks can score! They are averaging 104 per game on the season and 107 per game over their last five. When these two teams met in November, 111 points were scored. A month later, Boston's offense is even better and they could put up 120 in this one. This Knicks team is vintage D'Antoni - score and worry about defense later. In his coaching career, D'Antoni's teams are 48-29 OVER on the road vs. teams that average 100+ ppg. This one should sail over the total.