Celtics vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 16, 2023, 12:35AM | Published: Dec 15, 2023, 1:21AM
The Boston Celtics will square off with the Orlando Magic in NBA action at TD Garden on Saturday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Magic team that includes Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Cole Anthony.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Magic game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Magic
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Boston-Orlando NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 69% chance of defeating the Magic at TD Garden.
More: Celtics vs Magic Simulated 10,000 Times
Celtics vs Magic: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.50, Magic $2.92
- Line: Celtics -5.5 ($1.98), Magic +5.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $1.99
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Celtics at $1.50. Meanwhile, Betfair currently has the Magic at $2.92.
The Celtics are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Magic (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Celtics vs Magic is set at 225.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.99.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Celtics and the Magic have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 225.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Celtics vs Magic: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.50 with PointsBet (69% probability)
- Line: Celtics -5.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 225.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (51% probability)
Stats Insider's Celtics vs Magic predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Celtics vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Magic at TD Garden on Saturday has the Celtics prevailing 115-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Celtics vs Magic: Player Props
Looking for Celtics vs Magic player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to step up for the Celtics with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Franz Wagner is projected to finish with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Magic.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 8 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| Jrue Holiday | 17 | 5 | 7 |
| Sam Hauser | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| Paolo Banchero | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| Cole Anthony | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Moritz Wagner | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Jalen Suggs | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Orlando game at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Magic: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Magic at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Saturday 16 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Boston vs Orlando predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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