Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Preview – 1/17/2025

• Date: January 17, 2025
• Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview

On January 5, 2024, the Orlando Magic will face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The Celtics enter this matchup with a strong record of 28-12 and are positioned as heavy favorites at home, carrying a spread of Celtics -12.5. For those looking to wager, the Moneyline reflects this dominance, with the Celtics at -630 and the Magic at +490, translating to an implied win probability of 84% for Boston and just 16% for Orlando.

Recent performance highlights a stark contrast between the two squads. The Celtics have been in solid form, winning 28 of their last 40 games, while the Magic have struggled, losing 12 of their last 20 contests. Orlando's recent outing saw them fall to the Milwaukee Bucks, 122-93, a game that further emphasized their current difficulties.

For bettors interested in player props, Paolo Banchero's assists have emerged as a popular betting market. His assist line is currently set at Over 4.5 (-105), attracting interest from sharp bettors who believe there may be value on the Over, potentially indicating confidence in Banchero's playmaking abilities against the Celtics' defense.

As the Magic look to bounce back and the Celtics aim to regain momentum following a loss to the Toronto Raptors, this matchup promises to be intriguing from both a betting and gameplay perspective. With the stakes high for the visiting Magic, they will need to pull off an upset against one of the league's best if they hope to shift their fortunes.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Orlando Magic 99.75 vs Boston Celtics 115.64

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