The Boston Celtics (19-5) are favored (by 8.5 points) to extend a 13-game home win streak when they host the Orlando Magic (16-8) on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET. The point total is set at 228.5 for the matchup.
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How Do I Watch Celtics vs. Magic?
- Game Day: Sunday, December 17, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS-BOS and BSFL
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
Betting Lines For Boston vs. Orlando
Celtics vs Magic Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Celtics |
-8.5 |
228.5 |
Celtics Betting Stats & Information
- The Celtics have gone 19-5 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 79.2% of those games).
- Boston has won all 12 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -376 or shorter.
- The Celtics are 10-11-3 against the spread this season.
- The Celtics have a 6-6-2 record against the spread in games they were favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- The average point total for Boston’s games this season is 1.7 fewer points than the total of 228.5 in this matchup.
- Celtics games have gone over the point total in 12 out of 24 opportunities (50%).
Orlando Betting Stats & Info
- The Magic have entered the game as underdogs 15 times this season and won seven, or 46.7%, of those games.
- Orlando has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +297.
- The Magic have covered the spread 17 times over 24 games with a set spread.
- The average over/under in Orlando’s games this year is 4.9 fewer points than the point total of 228.5 for this outing.
- Magic games have gone over the total 12 times this year.
Celtics vs. Magic Season Stat Comparison
| Celtics Rank |
Celtics AVG |
|
Magic AVG |
Magic Rank |
| 7th |
117.8 |
Points Scored |
113.9 |
18th |
| 3rd |
109 |
Points Allowed |
109.7 |
4th |
| 4th |
46.1 |
Rebounds |
43.6 |
18th |
| 19th |
10.5 |
Off. Rebounds |
11 |
12th |
| 2nd |
15.7 |
3pt Made |
10.2 |
29th |
| 26th |
25 |
Assists |
25.3 |
21st |
| 12th |
13 |
Turnovers |
14.6 |
25th |
Celtics vs. Magic Injury Updates
Celtics
| Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
| Al Horford |
Questionable |
Rest |
| Kristaps Porzingis |
Questionable |
Calf |
| Dalano Banton |
Questionable |
Illness |
| Luke Kornet |
Out |
Adductor |
Magic
| Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
| Wendell Carter Jr. |
Out |
Hand |
| Joe Ingles |
Questionable |
Ankle |
| Kevon Harris |
Out |
Coach’S Decision |
| Markelle Fultz |
Questionable |
Knee |
| Jalen Suggs |
Questionable |
Wrist |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Boston Celtics Leaders
- The Celtics get 27.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists from Jayson Tatum.
- Derrick White contributes with 3.9 boards and 5.1 assists per game in addition to his 15.6 PPG scoring average.
- Tatum leads active Celtics in three-point shooting, making an average of three shots per game from beyond the arc.
Orlando Magic Leaders
- Paolo Banchero’s averages this season are 20.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
- Franz Wagner puts up 20.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
- Jalen Suggs is reliable from distance with 1.7 made threes per game.
