Boston Celtics
Orlando Magic
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
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 -108 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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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 logo Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Magic logo Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

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.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 198 and -108 are available for this NBA contest.

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.

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.

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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.

Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kristaps Porzingis Over 17.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) has totaled an average of 23.5 points in the past 4 road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -106 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Derrick White Over 4.5 Assists +104 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has had Over 4.5 assists in 4 straight road games. You can secure betting odds of +104 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 200.5
Spread Magic +6
Player Points Kristaps Porzingis Over 17.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 200.5 on the total, Magic to cover the +6 spread and Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) to score Over 17.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 102 - 101 Magic logo 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.

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Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Could Have the Edge Say the Books

Boston Celtics are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -233. Orlando Magic are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +190.

6 is the spread and 200.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 200.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Paolo Banchero is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -120 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -109.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-109
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 23.5
-127
Under 23.5
-106
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-112
Under 18.5
-120
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Player Assists
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-100
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+114
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Franz Wagner (Magic)
Over 4.5
+107
Under 4.5
-141
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+104
Under 4.5
-137
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Player Rebounds
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
-141
Under 8.5
+106
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-128
Under 8.5
-104
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-123
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Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+102
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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 10 32.41 143 52 14.3 5.2 2.3 3.5 1.3 1.9
Payton Pritchard 10 31.92 165 51 16.5 5.1 2.0 3.8 - 0.9
Jaylen Brown 10 31.68 281 42 28.1 4.2 2.2 4.9 0.2 0.8

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 9 34.64 200 40 22.2 4.4 1.0 9.4 1.1 0.8
Franz Wagner 9 34.56 203 32 22.6 3.6 1.7 5.7 0.3 1.0
Desmond Bane 9 29.83 133 35 14.8 3.9 1.3 4.1 0.4 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Orlando Magic Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Moritz Wagner
Injured
Jalen Suggs
Injured

Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
5 Paolo Banchero
10 Cory Joseph
22 Franz Wagner
34 Wendell Carter Jr.
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
0 Jayson Tatum
7 Jaylen Brown
8 Kristaps Porzingis
9 Derrick White
42 Al Horford

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

07 Nov NBA
Celtics 110-123 Magic
05 Nov NBA
Wizards 107-136 Celtics
03 Nov NBA
Jazz 105-103 Celtics
01 Nov NBA
Rockets 128-101 Celtics
31 Oct NBA
Celtics 109-108 76ers
29 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 105-125 Celtics
27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
26 Oct NBA
Celtics 113-119 Pistons
24 Oct NBA
Celtics 95-105 Knicks
22 Oct NBA
76ers 117-116 Celtics

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

07 Nov NBA
Celtics 110-123 Magic
04 Nov NBA
Magic 112-127 Hawks
01 Nov NBA
Magic 125-94 Wizards
30 Oct NBA
Magic 123-107 Hornets
29 Oct NBA
Magic 116-135 Pistons
27 Oct NBA
Magic 124-136 76ers
25 Oct NBA
Bulls 110-98 Magic
24 Oct NBA
Hawks 111-107 Magic
22 Oct NBA
Heat 121-125 Magic
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 89-120 Celtics

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Knicks 33 19 0.635 117.5 112.3 5.2 21-6 12-13 8-3 22-12 8-2 1L
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Pacers 13 39 0.25 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-18 3-21 3-9 9-25 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 27 26 0.509 119.5 117.6 1.9 16-10 11-16 3-5 14-16 5-5 2L
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Wizards 14 37 0.275 112.3 122.7 -10.4 9-17 5-20 2-5 9-21 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 32 21 0.604 119.5 114.8 4.7 17-9 15-12 5-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 24 28 0.462 115.6 118.1 -2.5 14-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 24 27 0.471 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 11-16 7-4 14-15 6-4 1W
Kings 12 41 0.226 110.5 120.4 -9.9 9-18 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 11L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 30 0.4 115.3 117.4 -2.1 11-15 9-15 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Knicks 33 19 0.635 117.5 112.3 5.2 21-6 12-13 8-3 22-12 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 27 26 0.509 119.5 117.6 1.9 16-10 11-16 3-5 14-16 5-5 2L
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 37 0.275 112.3 122.7 -10.4 9-17 5-20 2-5 9-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 13 39 0.25 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-18 3-21 3-9 9-25 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 32 21 0.604 119.5 114.8 4.7 17-9 15-12 5-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 24 27 0.471 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 11-16 7-4 14-15 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 24 28 0.462 115.6 118.1 -2.5 14-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 20 30 0.4 115.3 117.4 -2.1 11-15 9-15 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 41 0.226 110.5 120.4 -9.9 9-18 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 11L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 33 19 0.635 117.5 112.3 5.2 21-6 12-13 8-3 22-12 8-2 1L
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 32 21 0.604 119.5 114.8 4.7 17-9 15-12 5-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Heat 27 26 0.509 119.5 117.6 1.9 16-10 11-16 3-5 14-16 5-5 2L
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Clippers 24 27 0.471 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 11-16 7-4 14-15 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 24 28 0.462 115.6 118.1 -2.5 14-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 20 30 0.4 115.3 117.4 -2.1 11-15 9-15 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 37 0.275 112.3 122.7 -10.4 9-17 5-20 2-5 9-21 4-6 1L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Pacers 13 39 0.25 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-18 3-21 3-9 9-25 3-7 3L
Kings 12 41 0.226 110.5 120.4 -9.9 9-18 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 11L
  • 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