The Celtics are set to face the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Dec 17. The game is scheduled for 3:00 ET while airing on NBCS. Boston enters this game as 9-point favorites with the total set at 228.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs Magic player props and predictions below.
Celtics vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Celtics -9
- Total 228.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Dec 17
- Time: 3:00 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Orlando has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-5. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Will Orlando Come Through as Road Underdogs?
The Magic are coming into today’s game vs. the Celtics with a record of 16-8 and are looking to add to their above .500 record. In their 24 games, the Magic have gone 11-5 vs. Eastern Conference teams and 5-3 in non-conference games.
In their previous game, the Magic’s offense finished with 111 points, which is right in line with their current average of 113.9 points per contest. Offensively, the Magic hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 10th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 25th in terms of percentage and 29th in three-pointers made.
In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 4th in the NBA by allowing 109.7 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Magic are causing 14.6 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 13th in rejections, averaging 5.5 blocked shots each game.
Can The Celtics Secure a Home Victory?
In today’s game, the Celtics come in with a 19-5 overall record and are on a four game winning streak. When playing against other Eastern Conference teams, the Celtics are 18-4 and are 1-1 in non-conference games.
Boston’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 128 points against the Magic. They had an overall field goal percentage of 52.2% and made 14/20 free throws. On the offensive front, the Celtics have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 12th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 13th in terms of percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.
This season, the Celtics defense has been impressive, holding the 3rd position in the league while permitting an average of 109.0 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.3% while allowing 36.7% from downtown.
Celtics vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Franz Wagner and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our model predicts that Franz Wagner will finish with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 21.5.
- The Prop: Franz Wagner Under 21.5 Points (-110)
Celtics vs. Magic Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Celtics vs. Celtics game, our recommendation is to take the Magic at +9. Despite our model showing the Celtics winning 111-108, we like Magic as our point-spread pick.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 228.5, and our model projects the Magic and Celtics to reach a combined total of 219 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Magic +9 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook