Magic vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 23

Magic vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and FDSFL

The Boston Celtics (22-6) are double-digit, 10.5-point favorites against the Orlando Magic (18-12) on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and FDSFL. The matchup's over/under is set at 215.

Magic vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (52.6%)

Magic vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread 11 times over 28 games with a set spread.
• The Magic are 18-12-0 against the spread this year.
• Games involving the Celtics have hit the over 12 times out of 30 chances this season.
• Magic games this year have hit the over on 14 of 30 set point totals (46.7%).
• Boston has a worse record against the spread at home (5-10-0) than it does in road games (6-6-1).
• The Celtics have gone over the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in eight of 15 home matchups (53.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in four of 13 games (30.8%).
• Orlando's winning percentage against the spread at home is .846 (11-2-0). Away, it is .412 (7-10-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Magic games have gone over less often at home (six of 13, 46.2%) than on the road (eight of 17, 47.1%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 28.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
• Derrick White is averaging 17 points, 4.7 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 23.4 points, 5.8 boards and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 44% from the floor and 32.3% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made treys.
• Payton Pritchard's numbers on the season are 16 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 47.8% from the floor and 43.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.8 made treys (seventh in NBA).
• Jrue Holiday averages 12.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists, shooting 44.1% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.

Magic Leaders

• Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points, 5.6 boards and 5.7 assists for the Magic.
• The Magic get 16 points per game from Jalen Suggs, plus 4.2 boards and 3.9 assists.
• Per game, Moritz Wagner provides the Magic 12.9 points, 4.9 boards and 1.4 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Per game, Goga Bitadze provides the Magic 9.5 points, 8 rebounds and 1.9 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 1.6 blocks (10th in league).
• The Magic get 8.7 points per game from Anthony Black, plus 2.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

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