Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

Looking to win big? The Magic and Celtics face off at 3:00 ET on NBCS. The Celtics are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 228 points, with the Celtics being the favored team playing at home against the Magic.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic +8

This game will be played at TD Garden at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-107 in favor of the Celtics.
• Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 16 threes.

Is a Win at Boston Possible for the Magic?

In their last five games, the Magic are 2-3 and are 16-8 overall. When facing off against Eastern Conference opponents, the Magic are 11-5 compared to 5-3 in non-conference games.

Orlando has an overall ATS record of 17-7 for the season so far. In their last three games as underdogs, the Magic have faced ATS losses, and they have a 8-1 record against the spread as favorites.

The Magic’s offense finished with 111 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 113.9 points per contest. Jalen Suggs led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Cole Anthony contributed 17 points for the Magic.

At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 4th in the NBA, permitting 109.7 points per game.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Magic squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.7% from downtown.

Can The Celtics Secure a Home Victory?

As the Celtics take on the Magic today, they are looking to stay above .500. With a record of 19-5, the Celtics are in 1st place in both the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic division.

Boston comes in with an overall ATS record of 10-12 so far this season. Boston has failed to cover the spread in five straight road games and are 2-8 ATS on the road compared to 8-4 at home.

The Celtics offense is coming off a game in which they scored 128 points vs. the Magic. Overall their field goal percentage was 52.2% while connecting on 18 threes. Jayson Tatum is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 27.5. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown also brings a PPG average of 21.9 into the game.

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.