The Boston Celtics (29-14) are in Friday night for a meeting with the Orlando Magic (21-24) at Amway Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Celtics-Magic odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Celtics at Magic: Key injuries
Celtics
- SF Jaylen Brown (ankle) questionable
- SF Jayson Tatum (groin) questionable
- C Enes Kanter (hip) out
- C Robert Williams III (hip) out
Magic
- PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
- PG D.J. Augustin (knee) out
- SG Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
Celtics at Magic: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 111, Magic 105
Moneyline (ML)
The Celtics are coming off a dominant 24-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday and have now won back-to-back games after losing three straight. The Magic are 1-3 in their last four games and rank 29th in scoring this season.
Orlando won’t have the offense to keep up with the Celtics, even if Brown and Tatum don’t play. The Magic are 13-9 at home, but the Celtics have been solid on the road at 11-9. Bet the CELTICS (-106) to win outright.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Celtics come into this one as slight road underdogs, which is somewhat surprising given the way they’ve played the last two games. The Magic are favored by 1.5 points (-106), likely because of the questionable designations for Brown and Tatum.
Boston has covered the spread only once in its last five games against Orlando, but it’s 5-2 in its last seven road games. The Magic have been surprisingly good against the spread lately, going 8-4 ATS in their last 12.
Still, take the CELTICS (+1.5, -115) to cover the spread and win outright.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is set at 211.5, which is the lowest total of the night. That’s largely because the Magic boast the No. 1 scoring defense in the NBA, as well as the 29th-ranked offense.
The Celtics erupted for 139 points against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week and 119 in a blowout against the Grizzlies, so they’ve played well lately. The total has gone Over in four of their last five games, too.
Take the OVER 211.5 (-115).
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