Sunday NBA Best Bets Feb. 8: Can Boston stay ahead of NY in the East?

Sunday features 4 games on the NBA slate with start times ranging from 12:30 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET. Can the Celtics cover the 3.5-point spread as home favorites against the Knicks? Will the Raptors defeat the Pacers by 9+ points at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto? I’ll pick both contests below. Read on for our Sunday NBA Best Bets Feb. 8 article.

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NBA Best Bet: Boston Celtics -3.5 over New York Knicks

I like Boston here. The Celtics are primed to cover the 3.5-point spread at TD Garden by relying on their stifling defense and recent home-court dominance. Despite Jayson Tatum’s absence, Boston has maintained elite consistency, posting an 18-15 ATS record after a win and a 19-16 ATS mark in conference games this season. Their efficiency on level ground is also a major factor, as they are 16-12 ATS when playing on equal rest this season. Facing a Knicks team coming off a dismal shooting performance, the Celtics’ superior perimeter depth should allow them to score consistently in crunch time, which should provide enough of a cushion to cover. Final score projection: BOSTON CELTICS 112, NEW YORK KNICKS 106.

NBA Best Bet: Toronto Raptors -8.5 over Indiana Pacers

I’d take Toronto in this game. The Raptors are set to cover the 8.5-point spread as home favorites due to a depleted Indiana roster and their historical dominance in this matchup. Toronto enters Sunday with a significant psychological edge, having gone 7-3 straight up and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings against the Pacers. The Raptors’ situational reliability is equally impressive, posting a 23-17 ATS mark in non-division games, a 16-14 ATS record after a win, and a solid 6-5 ATS record when playing with the rest advantage this year. With the Pacers missing their primary shot creator in Tyrese Haliburton, Toronto’s depth should allow them to pull away comfortably in the second half. Final score projection: TORONTO RAPTORS 120, INDIANA PACERS 108.