Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Preview
Planning on watching today’s Celtics and Magic game? Catch the action at Amway Center in Orlando, FL, as the Magic hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on NBCS.
The Celtics come into this Eastern conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 223 points. Check out BetCoco for Orlando Magic – Boston Celtics odds
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Boston and Orlando, the Magic have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 9 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Orlando is averaging 108 points compared to Boston at 99.
- Through their last three road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 109 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Facing the Magic today, the Celtics look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 12-3. This season, when playing on the road, the Celtics have a 6-3 record, while their record at home is 6-0.
So far, Boston is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 6-8. Boston has struggled to cover the spread in their last three road games and has an ATS record of 2-6 on the road, while it is 4-2 at home.
Boston currently holds an over/under record of 7-8-0 for the season. They have an average over/under line of 226.5 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is -1.9.
In their previous game, the Celtics’ offense finished with 119 points, which is right in line with their current average of 117.3 points per contest. For the season, the Celtics offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 22nd in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.
Currently, the Celtics’ defense holds the 4th rank in the NBA, allowing 107.2 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Celtics are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 10th in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.
In today’s game against the Celtics, the Magic aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 10-5. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 2nd, and they are 1st in the Southeast division.
Against the spread, the Magic have covered in five straight games and have an overall ATS record of 12-3. The Magic are in the midst of a four game ATS win streak as underdogs, and they come in with a 4-0 record against the spread as favorites.
Orlando currently holds an over/under record of 7-8-0 for the season. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 202.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 222.1.
In their recent matchup, the Magic offense ended with 124 points against the Nuggets. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54.3% and made 10 threes. The team’s top scorer is Paolo Banchero, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 19.4, while Franz Wagner also carries a PPG average of 19 into the game.
At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 5th in the NBA, permitting 107.5 points per game.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.5% while allowing 35.8% from downtown.
Looking at our projections, the Celtics are expected to take down the Magic by a score of 112-106.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- The Celtics should also cover at -5
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Finger – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Ankle – Probable
- Jaylen Brown – Adductor – Questionable
