The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in the NBA playoffs Game 2 at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic look for a bounce back performance after losing game 1 by 17 points. The Magic have not lost back-to-back games since March 4-6.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 86 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 36 points and 4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23 points and 3 rebounds. Jonathan Isaac is grabbing 2 rebounds, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is dishing 2 assists. The Orlando Magic are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 43.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics look to take a quick 2-0 series lead with another victory. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 16 games, but five of their last seven losses have come at home.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 103 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 42 percent shooting. Derrick White is averaging 30 points and 4 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 19 points and 3 assists. Jayson Tatum is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Brown is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 home games against the Magic following a home win.
- The Magic have lost each of their last 10 Wednesday games at TD Garden.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Magic and Celtics.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have lost 10 of their last 19 playoff games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 21 of their last 27 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Cole Anthony is one of only five players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Celtics vs Magic Injury Report
Jayson Tatum is doubtful for the Celtics with a wrist injury. The Celtics were 8-2 SU without Tatum this season, which includes a 2-1 record in the month of April.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Celtics vs Magic Prediction
You have every right to be concerned with the Magic, as the Celtics saw White and Pritchard lead the way scoring wise, and they still won by 17 points. The depth is insane, while the Magic had just two double-digit scorers. There’s a clear talent gap here. However, this is still a double-digit spread in a playoff game, and the Celtics are 8-14 ATS in their last 22 games as a double-digit favorite.
Not having Tatum should make life easier for the Magic, and they have to view this as a chance to potentially steal one. The Celtics have sleepwalked at times at home this season, as it’s where 13 of their 21 losses have come. The Magic are 9-5 ATS in their last 14 games as a double-digit underdog. I’ll take a stab with the points in game 2.