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

Celtics to Breeze Past Magic

No. 7 Orlando Magic (41-41, 19-22 Away) face No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21, 28-13 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at TD Garden. The Celtics lead the series 3-1.

The Celtics should enjoy a big win and that’s why we’re taking the -11.5 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at 1.89 against the Magic.

Celtics Overcame Magic in Last Meeting

Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics went head-to-head two nights ago, with the Celtics enjoying a 107-98 victory at Kia Center.

Jayson Tatum bagged 37 points and 14 rebounds for the Celtics, Jaylen Brown registered 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis put 19 points on the board. For the Magic, Paolo Banchero recorded 31 points, while Franz Wagner and Cory Joseph finished with 24 and 12.

The Celtics have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

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 Magic have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 105.7 points, 42.6 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 74.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 102.4 points and 42.5 rebounds per matchup.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 (39.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.7 points, 46.6 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 96.5 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 16.1 points and 6.0 rebounds, while Derrick White has an average of 4.6 assist and 3.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Paolo Banchero, Cory Joseph, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Al Horford.

Expert NBA Analysis

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing basketball picks. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we can make the best NBA predictions.

Key Magic vs Celtics stats:

• The -11.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Magic vs Celtics Prediction

Boston Celtics can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -11.5 to cover the line at 1.89.

If you are looking for more juice from your spread pick, there’s lots of choice when it comes to selling points. Taking this option involves more risk and a bigger potential payout.

Celtics -11.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Celtics -11.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Derrick White Over 15.5 Points 1.93

Derrick White (Celtics) has covered the 15.5 points total in 5 straight games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of 1.93.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

1.88

Under 15.5

1.85

Assists

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.76

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.88

Under 4.5

1.85

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Kristaps Porzingis Under 6.5 Rebounds 1.95

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) has failed to cover the Under 6.5 line in 6 of the past 7 games. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can secure odds of 1.95 for this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Kristaps Porzingis Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

1.88

Under 17.5

1.85

Assists

Over 1.5

1.91

Under 1.5

1.83

Rebounds

Over 6.5

1.81

Under 6.5

1.93

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic 96 - 111 Celtics

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Celtics to enjoy a 111-96 winning scoreline.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics 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 Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Boston Celtics are red-hot 1.14 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Orlando Magic, you will find 6.00 about the underdogs.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 199 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 199, this outcome can be backed at 1.89.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Magic

6.00

Celtics

1.14

Point Spread

Magic +11.5

1.91

Celtics -11.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 199

1.93

Over 199

1.89

Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Paolo Banchero. Odds of 1.91 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is 1.83 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 29.5

1.91

Under 29.5

1.83

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

1.93

Under 27.5

1.81

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 23.5

1.80

Under 23.5

1.93

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 20.5

1.87

Under 20.5

1.87

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 17.5

1.88

Under 17.5

1.85

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 15.5

1.88

Under 15.5

1.85

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 9.5

1.89

Under 9.5

1.83

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 8.5

1.83

Under 8.5

1.91

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 8.5

1.88

Under 8.5

1.88

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 8.5

2.02

Under 8.5

1.74

Anthony Black (Magic)

Over 7.5

1.92

Under 7.5

1.82

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 6.5

1.89

Under 6.5

1.83

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 5.5

1.92

Under 5.5

1.82

Player Assists

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 4.5

1.88

Under 4.5

1.85

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.63

Under 4.5

2.20

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.74

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.76

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

2.18

Under 3.5

1.64

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.92

Under 3.5

1.84

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.76

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 2.5

1.90

Under 2.5

1.86

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 1.5

1.91

Under 1.5

1.83

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 1.5

2.25

Under 1.5

1.61

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 1.5

2.10

Under 1.5

1.69

Player Rebounds

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

1.85

Under 9.5

1.88

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 8.5

2.00

Under 8.5

1.76

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 8.5

1.79

Under 8.5

1.95

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

2.12

Under 6.5

1.68

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 6.5

1.81

Under 6.5

1.93

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.12

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.88

Under 4.5

1.85

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.97

Under 4.5

1.80

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

1.72

Under 2.5

2.05

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 2.5

1.87

Under 2.5

1.87

Cory Joseph (Magic)

Over 2.5

1.79

Under 2.5

1.98

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

5 Paolo Banchero

10 Cory Joseph

22 Franz Wagner

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

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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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