Boston Celtics (22-6) vs. Orlando Magic (18-12)
December 23, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic +9.5; Over/Under: +216
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The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic meet Monday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Wizards, split with the Bulls, and play the 76ers, Pacers, and Raptors next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 119.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.3 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Thunder, beat the Heat, and they play the Heat, Knicks, and Nets next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 106.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 103.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 10 of the Magic’s last 11 games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last seven home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Goga Bitadze ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.6) this season.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (4.0) this season.
- Derrick White is one of only eight qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.4).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.3).
- The Celtics rank T1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics have the ability to blow the doors off as the Magic are banged up, and it’s hard to compete when down several of your top players. However, the Celtics have had issues covering these inflated lines. The Magic still gets after it defensively, and they’re 17-12-1 ATS on the season. The Celtics are 6-8 ATS in their last 14 games when favorites of 9 or more points. Give me the Magic and the free buckets.
