The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Knicks and Clippers, and they play the 76ers next. The Magic have won 9 of their last 12 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.6 points and 3.8 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Clippers, split with the Nets, and they play the Pistons next. The Celtics have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 113.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 108.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 16.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have lost each of their last six games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last nine night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of the last 13 night games between the Magic and Celtics at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White rank 4th amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.9) this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (30.8) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Anthony Black has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (45.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.5).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (25.1).
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Celtics should have the edge at home with the rest advantage, but they’ve had issues stringing together wins, and they’re not a team I’m excited to back in the favorite role. The Magic played last night and are still down two of their better players, but they’ve won 5 of their last 6 games and have covered 7 of their last 10 games. I’m not sure how long it will continue, but the Magic are cashing tickets out of nowhere. I’ll take a shot with the free buckets.