Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction 1/17/25 NBA Picks

Boston Celtics (28-12) vs Orlando Magic (23-19)

Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)

Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -12.5 -- Over/Under: 210.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics duke it out at the TD Garden on Friday night. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Pick.

Orlando Magic 

The Orlando Magic have been in a rut as they've lost four of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better result after getting trampled by the Bucks in a 122-93 road defeat on Wednesday. Paolo Banchero led the team in scoring with 22 points on eight of 20 shooting, Trevelin Queen added 13 points and four steals off the bench while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals. As a team, the Magic shot just 34 percent from the field and 12 of 46 from the 3-point line. The Magic struggled from the start and scored just 16 points in the first quarter to fall behind by double digits early and they just couldn't mount any sort of a comeback as the Bucks just never slowed down.

Boston Celtics 

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have cooled off a bit recently as they've lost three of their last five games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting routed by the Raptors in a 110-97 road defeat on Wednesday. Payton Pritchard led the team in scoring with 20 points off the bench, Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points with eight rebounds and two blocks while Jayson Tatum chipped in with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Celtics shot just 39 percent from the field and 16 of 46 from the 3-point line. The Celtics started to fall behind at halftime and just couldn't make their shots in the fourth quarter where they scored just 15 points to allow the Raptors to run away with it. Jaylen Brown had a night to forget as he shot just four of 16 from the field to finish with just 10 points while Derrick White shot just two of nine to finish with six points. The Celtics will meet the Hawks, Warriors, Clippers, and Lakers after this one.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won 14 of their last 15 games following a loss.
  • The Magic have lost seven of their last eight night games at TD Garden following a road loss.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Magic have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The underdogs have won five of the last seven games between the Magic and Celtics.
  • The Celtics have lost four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Magic's last six night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Nine of the last 10 night games between the Magic and Celtics at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Magic are still missing a bunch of players including Gary Harris, Jalen Suggs, and Franz Wagner, while the Celtics don't have a single player listed on the injury report. The Magic have really been struggling for offense as they've been hit hard by injuries lately and their confidence took a shot to the guts after getting embarrassed by the Bucks in their last outing. The Celtics have been in a bit of a rut lately, but you just know that things will turn around sooner rather than later now that they have all their key players back healthy. I'm sure the Magic will be able to hang around early, but in the end I think the Celtics pull away for the much-needed blowout win at home against this depleted Magic squad.

Peter’s Pick Boston -12.5

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