Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2025

Celtics to Breeze Past Magic

The Celtics can finish well clear of the Magic and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -106 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -12.5 line.

Magic Beat Celtics When Teams Last Met

Orlando Magic were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 122-93 reverse against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Paolo Banchero scored 22 points, with Trevelin Queen getting 13 and Wendell Carter Jr. 12.

Boston Celtics were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 110-97 reverse against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Payton Pritchard scored 20 points, Kristaps Porzingis managed 18, while Jayson Tatum registered 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Kia Center, they recorded a 108-104 win over the Celtics. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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The Magic have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 97.6 points, 39.6 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 41.6% from the field and 70.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 104.4 points and 42.7 rebounds per contest.

Cole Anthony is averaging 13.6 points and 3.9 assists, while Goga Bitadze averages 7.2 rebounds and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 1.7 (37.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.2 points, 44.6 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 105.4 points and 45.0 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 24.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.0 (30.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr., Cole Anthony.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

There’s a case to be made for Celtics on the spread in this NBA matchup. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -12.5 line at odds of -106 considering they should be superior.

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NBA picks. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Magic vs Celtics stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

Celtics -12.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

In the hunt for bigger odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. This allows you to shoot for a franchise to perform better than expected by the sportsbooks.

Best Bet

Celtics -12.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kristaps Porzingis Over 16.5 Points -123

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) has scored Over 16.5 points in 5 straight games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -123 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Latest Kristaps Porzingis Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

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Jaylen Brown Over 3.5 Assists -167

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has had Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight games. You can secure betting odds of -167 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-104

Under 20.5

-128

Assists

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+125

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-122

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic 99 - 116 Celtics

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Celtics to achieve a 116-99 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

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 above betting predictions.

Celtics Big Favorites on the Moneyline

At betting odds of -1111 with the sportsbooks, Boston Celtics are regarded as 92% likely to win this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Orlando Magic are trading at +700.

The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 213.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. The Over 213.5 selection is available to back at -114.

The Celtics are -291 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Magic can be wagered at +220 to get to the 20-point mark first.

If you’re planning to place a basketball wager, visit the betting sites and check out the huge selection of available team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Magic

+700

Celtics

-1111

Point Spread

Magic +14.5

-110

Celtics -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 213.5

-106

Over 213.5

-114

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Get Most Points

Jayson Tatum is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -120 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 25.5

-120

Under 25.5

-112

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 22.5

-127

Under 22.5

-105

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 20.5

-104

Under 20.5

-128

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-118

Cole Anthony (Magic)

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-106

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-108

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 11.5

-104

Under 11.5

-128

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-112

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-127

Tristan da Silva (Magic)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-112

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

Cole Anthony (Magic)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+130

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+125

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-108

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 2.5

+139

Under 2.5

-182

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

+106

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 7.5

-139

Under 7.5

+105

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-122

Cole Anthony (Magic)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-130

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-154

Tristan da Silva (Magic)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-112

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-118

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+137

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 208.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 217.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 200: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 200 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 105.70 pts and allowed 102.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 109.50 pts and allowed 107.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 204.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 212.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 200: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 200 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.70 pts and allowed 96.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.50 pts and allowed 100.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.40 (74.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 31.40
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 18.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.80 (80.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 23.30
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.20 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.20 (80.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 14.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.60 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.60 (79.07%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.9, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 14.70

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

5 Paolo Banchero

23 Tristan da Silva

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

50 Cole Anthony

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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