Magic vs Celtics Prediction
Give the Magic credit for finding ways to steal road wins over the Raptors and Knicks, but I’m still laying the points with the Celtics. The Magic have issues scoring the basketball, and it doesn’t help that they’re still without Banchero and Suggs. The Celtics haven’t had the toughest schedule in the world, but a four-game winning streak is a four-game winning streak.
The Celtics are the healthier side, and they’ve won 7 of the last 9 games against the Magic. The winner in 9 of the last 10 games between the Magic and Celtics has also covered the spread. Because of the injuries in Orlando, I’m going to side with the Celtics in a comfortable road victory.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Nets and Bulls, and they play the Rockets next. The Celtics have won 17 of their last 21 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 21.4 points and 6 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic split with the Raptors, beat the Knicks, and they play the Wizards next. The Magic have won 9 of their last 15 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 109.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Wendall Carter Jr. is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last eight-day games at Kia Center.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last six games at Kia Center following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Kia Center following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games at Kia Center.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Magic have lost eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine day games between the Celtics and Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Anthony Black has scored 131 career points against the Celtics – most against any opponent.
- Franz Wagner has recorded 115 career rebounds against the Celtics – most against any opponent.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Jayson Tatum is one of only two qualified players ranked top 10 in the league for both points (27.6) and assists (7.8) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.2).
- The Magic rank 30th for fast break points (44) this season.
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.8).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 12 consecutive seasons- the longest active streak in the NBA.