Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21, 33-8 Away) square off against No. 7 Orlando Magic (41-41, 22-19 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Kia Center. The Celtics lead the series 2-0.

We think that 198 is a generous total for Over backers when the Celtics meet the Magic. Take the 1.93 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Celtics Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic went head-to-head on Wednesday night, with the Celtics claiming a 109-100 victory at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown registered 36 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Derrick White scored 17 points. Paolo Banchero recorded 32 points for the Magic, while Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 25 and 16.

The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L

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The Celtics have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.7 points, 47.8 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 45.3% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 99.9 points and 42.6 rebounds per contest.

Payton Pritchard is averaging 15.7 points, Jayson Tatum 5.4 rebounds and Derrick White 5.0 assists along with 3.1 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Magic have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 106.7 points, 41.9 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 102.5 points and 42.5 rebounds.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has an average of 1.7 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Expert NBA Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Celtics vs Magic stats:

• The 198 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Celtics games on the road.
• The 198 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Celtics games on the road.
• The 198 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Magic games.
• The 198 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Magic games.

Celtics vs Magic Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 198 and 1.93 are available for this NBA contest.

In order to land bigger odds on your Overs bet, it’s possible to combine this with the winning franchise. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

Over 198 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Kristaps Porzingis Over 18.5 Points 1.81

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) has totaled an average of 23.5 points in the past 4 games on the road. We’ll use this stat and take odds of 1.81 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Kristaps Porzingis Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.83

Under 18.5

1.91

Assists

Over 1.5

1.67

Under 1.5

2.10

Rebounds

Over 7.5

1.81

Under 7.5

1.93

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Derrick White Over 4.5 Assists 1.63

Derrick White (Celtics) has racked up Over 4.5 assists in 4 straight road games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at 1.63 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

1.82

Under 16.5

1.92

Assists

Over 4.5

1.62

Under 4.5

2.20

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.89

Under 4.5

1.83

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 102 - 101 Magic

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Celtics landing a 102-101 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Celtics Could Have the Edge Say the Books

Boston Celtics are regarded as having a 66% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at 1.51. Orlando Magic are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at 2.64.

4.5 is the spread and 198 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 198, this outcome can be backed at 1.93.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

1.51

Magic

2.64

Point Spread

Celtics -4.5

1.87

Magic +4.5

1.95

Total Points

Under 198

1.89

Over 198

1.93

Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Paolo Banchero is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at 1.85 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.88.

Player Points

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 27.5

1.85

Under 27.5

1.88

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 24.5

1.92

Under 24.5

1.82

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 24.5

1.93

Under 24.5

1.81

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 23.5

1.83

Under 23.5

1.91

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 18.5

1.83

Under 18.5

1.91

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

1.82

Under 16.5

1.92

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 13.5

1.88

Under 13.5

1.85

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 11.5

2.00

Under 11.5

1.76

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.85

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 6.5

1.78

Under 6.5

1.96

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 4.5

1.94

Under 4.5

1.80

Player Assists

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.76

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 4.5

1.79

Under 4.5

1.94

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 4.5

2.08

Under 4.5

1.70

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

2.20

Under 4.5

1.63

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.62

Under 4.5

2.20

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.68

Under 3.5

2.10

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

1.65

Under 2.5

2.16

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 1.5

1.67

Under 1.5

2.10

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 1.5

2.10

Under 1.5

1.69

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

1.74

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 1.5

1.52

Under 1.5

2.47

Player Rebounds

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 9.5

2.02

Under 9.5

1.74

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

2.10

Under 9.5

1.70

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 8.5

1.88

Under 8.5

1.85

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.81

Under 7.5

1.93

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

1.88

Under 6.5

1.85

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 5.5

1.73

Under 5.5

2.04

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.89

Under 4.5

1.83

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.76

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.80

Under 3.5

1.93

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 2.5

1.70

Under 2.5

2.08

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 1.5

1.81

Under 1.5

1.95

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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