Celtics vs. Magic NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tv Channel, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 15

Celtics vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 15, 2023
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and BSFL

The Boston Celtics (18-5) are favored (-6) to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Orlando Magic (16-7) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, December 15, 2023 at TD Garden. The contest airs on NBCS-BOS and BSFL. The matchup's point total is set at 224.

Celtics vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (78.8%)

Celtics vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread nine times over 23 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Magic are 17-6-0 this year.
• Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 10 times this season.
• Magic games this season have eclipsed the over/under 47.8% of the time (11 out of 23 games with a set point total).
• Boston has done a better job covering the spread at home (7-4-1) than it has in road affairs (2-7-2).
• When it comes to over/unders, the Celtics hit the over more often in home games, as they've eclipsed the total six times in 12 opportunities this season (50%). In away games, they have hit the over four times in 11 opportunities (36.4%).
• Orlando has been better against the spread at home (11-2-0) than on the road (6-4-0) this season.
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Magic's games have finished above the over/under at home (46.2%, six of 13) compared to away (50%, five of 10).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 27.3 points, 8.9 boards and 4.2 assists, shooting 48.7% from the field and 34.7% from downtown, with 3.0 made treys per game.
• Jaylen Brown averages 22.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.8% from downtown, with 2.3 made treys per game.
• Jrue Holiday averages 12.5 points, 6.8 boards and 4.9 assists.
• Derrick White's numbers on the season are 15.4 points, 3.9 boards and 5.0 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 42.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.5 made treys.
• Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 19.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero averages 20.7 points, 6.8 boards and 4.5 assists. He is also draining 49.0% of his shots from the floor and 38.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 triples per game.
• Per game, Franz Wagner gives the Magic 20.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocks.
• The Magic are receiving 15.1 points, 4.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game from Cole Anthony.
• Jalen Suggs averages 12.1 points, 3.5 boards and 2.7 assists. He is sinking 45.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.
• Goga Bitadze averages 7.3 points, 6.0 boards and 1.9 assists. He is sinking 58.8% of his shots from the floor.

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