Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction 12-17-23 NBA Picks
Boston Celtics (19-5) vs Orlando Magic (16-8)
2023-12-17 15:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -8.5 -- Over/Under: 227.5
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The Orlando Magic look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Boston Celtics are riding a 4-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Pistons and Cavaliers, but they most recently lost to the Celtics on Friday. The Orlando Magic are averaging 113.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 20.5 points and 3.8 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the Magic’s last 11 games.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Nine of the Magic’s last 10 day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
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Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics have beaten the Knicks, Cavs and Magic during this streak. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.5 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game. The Celtics are atop the Eastern Conference with a 19-5 record and are a win ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games at TD Garden following a home win.
- Each of the last seven day games between the Magic and Celtics have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics are undefeated at home, and they just beat up on the Magic a couple of days ago by 17 points. I get it. Still, we’re getting the Magic and a lot of points, a team that’s still 17-7 ATS on the season. The Magic have also still won 4 of the last 5 meetings against the Celtics overall. I’m going to continue to back the moneymakers until the tickets stop cashing. The Magic are one of those teams. Give me the points.



