Analyzing Sunday’s New York Knicks at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Friday's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks matchup

The Knicks are currently 17-9 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Celtics have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Boston is coming off a 20-point win

The Knicks rank just outside the bottom 10 in defensive efficiency, and in their six losses to Cleveland, OKC and Boston, they have surrendered an average of 126 points. These are not championship-contending numbers, even with a top-shelf offense.

The Knicks own their best post-All-Star break record in decades. But that doesn't mean they are legitimate title contenders — until proven otherwise.