The Knicks will topple the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

At least that’s what sports gambling and handicapping expert Steve Budin of Pick Nation is boldly predicting.

“With the Celtics a 4 to 1 favorite to beat the Knicks, you have to ask yourself: ‘Do the Celtics seem four times better than the Knicks?’ The answer is no way,” he said.

Budin said the Knicks will win in six games.

The teams will square off in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs starting Sunday.

Budin also said the Knicks “are playing some good ball and the Celtics have struggled since trading Kendrick Perkins. Furthermore, with Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks will have the best player on the court.

“The last time the Celtics played a team in the postseason that had the best player on the court was against the Lakers in the finals last year and we all know how they fared.”

With Reuters