The Boston Celtics will play the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
Celtics vs. Magic Predictions
- Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this contest is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 112, Magic 105.
- Against the spread, we predict that the Celtics will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -4.5.
- As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 197.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 216.8 points.
Celtics vs. Magic Odds
- Favorite: Celtics (-4.5)
- Total: 197.5
Celtics Betting Trends
- The Celtics have put together a 39-42-1 record against the spread this season.
- Boston has an ATS record of 35-36-1 when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites this season.
- So far this season, 37 out of the Celtics’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 77 times this season and won 59, or 76.6%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 55-15, a 78.6% win rate, when it’s favored by -192 or more by DraftKings Sportsbook this season.
Magic Betting Trends
- The Magic have won 41 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 41 times.
- Orlando is 10-14 ATS this year when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
- The Magic and their opponents have combined to hit the over 34 out of 82 times this season.
- The Magic have been chosen as underdogs in 35 games this year and have walked away with the win 10 times (28.6%) in those games.
- This year, Orlando has won five of 21 games when listed as at least +160 or better on the Moneyline.
Celtics Key Stats
- Points: 116.3 PPG (8th) | FG%: 46.2% (19th)
- Opp. Points: 107.2 PPG (2nd) | Opp. FG%: 45.0% (2nd)
- Rebounds: 45.3 RPG (8th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.7 RPG (12th)
- Assists: 26.1 APG (16th) | Turnovers: 11.4 TPG (2nd)
- Steals: 7.2 SPG (28th) | Blocks: 5.5 BPG (4th)
Magic Key Stats
- Points: 105.4 PPG (28th) | FG%: 44.5% (27th)
- Opp. Points: 105.5 PPG (1st) | Opp. FG%: 46.8% (17th)
- Rebounds: 41.8 RPG (27th) | Opp. Rebounds: 42.1 RPG (3rd)
- Assists: 23.0 APG (30th) | Turnovers: 13.1 TPG (11th)
- Steals: 8.9 SPG (6th) | Blocks: 6.0 BPG (1st)
This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.