Be careful. Boston has been a cover machine since the all-star break (except for the sixers game which was a road b2b) ..
I feel Boston is out for something to prove on this 8-game road trip, that they can do well on the road on such a trip. This game will make them either 2-1 or 1-2 for this trip and I think they want to start it out right (thats what good veteran teams who go on long road trips do early )
Hell, just 2 weeks ago people here were starting threads saying Boston wont make the playoffs. Are you serious ? Those guys have a lot of pride. But to be sure, they do pick their spots when theyll show up for these regular season games ( but they will easily make the playoffs, dont be foolish to think otherwise).
just watch their body language from tipoff to the 10 minute period prior to tipoff. Pay close attention to their body language during the pregame show. It will tell you if they'll cover the game or not. It tells you everything you need to know. As I explained here: