Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction 12-15-23 NBA Picks
Boston Celtics (18-5) vs Orlando Magic (16-7)
2023-12-15 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -6 -- Over/Under: 222.5
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The Orlando Magic look to stay hot after winning 11 of their last 13 games. The Boston Celtics have won 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Boston Celtics vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic are coming off wins over the Pistons and Cavaliers. The Orlando Magic are averaging 114 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.7 points and 4.5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the Magic’s last 10 games.
- The home team has covered the spread in nine of the Magic’s last 10 games.
- Eight of the Magic’s last nine night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics rebounded from a loss to the Pacers with wins over the Knicks and Cavs. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.4 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.1 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games at TD Garden.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Magic and Celtics.
- Eight of the last nine night games between the Magic and Celtics at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to be favored at home where they’re 12-0 SU, but they’re on the end of a back to back and the Magic have won 4 straight against them. One of those wins was about three weeks ago, where the Magic were 5.5-point underdogs. The Orlando Magic have been moneymakers for NBA bettors this season and currently have a 17-6 ATS record. I have to grab the points.