The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic are doing battle in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 up next.
Celtics vs. Magic Predictions
- Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this contest is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 115, Magic 102.
- Against the spread, we expect that the Celtics will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -10.5.
- 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 216.9 points.
Celtics vs. Magic Odds
- Favorite: Celtics (-10.5)
- Total: 197.5
Celtics Betting Trends
- The Celtics have covered 39 times in 82 chances against the spread this season.
- Boston has been favored by 10.5 points or more 35 times this season, and covered the spread in 13 of those contests.
- In the Celtics’ 82 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 37 times.
- This season, the Celtics have won 59 out of the 77 games, or 76.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
- This season, Boston has won 30 of its 36 games, or 83.3%, when favored by at least -535 on the Moneyline.
Magic Betting Trends
- The Magic have compiled a 41-41-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Orlando is 3-2 ATS this year when playing as at least 10.5-point underdogs.
- The Magic and their opponents have combined to hit the over 34 out of 82 times this season.
- The Magic have been underdogs in 35 games this season and have come away with the win 10 times (28.6%) in those contests.
- This season, Orlando has come away with a win one time in three chances when named as an underdog of at least +400 or worse 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.