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Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic are scheduled to square off against Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics at the Amway Center on Friday in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. In the East Group C standings, the Magic are placed third with two wins in three matches while the Celtics have won both their matches to manage the top spot.
In the 2023-24 NBA Eastern Conference standings, Orlando, who are currently on a five-game winning streak, are placed second with a 10-5 record while Boston, who defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in their previous fixture, have managed the top spot with 12 wins in 15 matches. The Magic have lost two of their seven home games while the Celtics have won six of their nine road games so far this season.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- The Orlando Magic dominated the Boston Celtics with three wins last season in their four regular season fixtures.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Celtics dominated the Magic with seven victories.
- The Magic are currently on a three-game winning streak against the Celtics in the regular season fixtures.
Top Players:
- The Magic feature Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Markelle Fultz, and Wendell Carter Jr. as their star players.
- The Celtics feature Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Magic 111-117 Celtics)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 23-30
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 26-28
Celtics at Magic: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 4.5 points (Celtics -4.5)
Over/Under (OU): 223.5 (Over)
Prediction: Magic 111-117 Celtics
Money Line:
- The Celtics have -210 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +170 to claim victory.
- This season, the Magic have won all their four games as the favorites while the Celtics haven't played any game as the underdogs.
- This season, the Magic have won six of the 11 games as the underdogs while the Celtics have lost three of the 15 games as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Magic are averaging 111.5 points per game while the Celtics are averaging 117.3 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Magic are scoring four points more per game, and the Celtics are scoring 10.1 points more per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum leads the squad this season with 27.9 points per game followed by Jaylen Brown with 21.6 points per game. Apart from them, Kristaps Porziņģis is averaging 19.6 ppg while Derrick White is scoring 13.6 ppg.
- For the Magic, Paolo Banchero is leading the squad this season with 19.4 points per game followed by Franz Wagner with 19 points per game. Apart from them, Cole Anthony is averaging 13.9 ppg while Jalen Suggs is scoring 12.6 ppg.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics: How to Watch
When and where will the Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics will take place on November 25 at 01:00 a.m. IST (November 24, 03:30 p.m. ET) at the Amway Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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