Boston will try to sustain their hot run, taking on the upset-minded Orlando on Sunday. Let’s take a look at the top NBA picks and betting trends, as well as the starting lineups for tonight’s Celtics vs Magic game.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Game Info | NBA Picks
Boston Celtics (29-25) vs. Orlando Magic (12-42)
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Amway Center— Orlando, FL
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Odds and NBA Picks
All Celtics vs Magic betting odds can be found at BetOnline
Moneyline: BOS: (-475) | ORL: (+385)
Point Spread: BOS: -9.5 (-114) | ORL: +9.5 (-106)
Total: 215 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
Boston Celtics Injury Report
PG PJ Dozier (out) | C Bol Bol (out)
Orlando Magic Injury Report
C Mo Bamba (Day-to-Day) | PG RJ Hampton (out) | PG Michael Carter Williams (out) | SG E’Twaun Moore (out) | PG Markelle Fultz (out)
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic News and Preview
The Celtics have racked up four consecutive victories and six of their last seven. Boston is finally playing to their potential and threatening to move up higher in the Eastern Conference ladder. A drastic improvement in defense has allowed the Celtics to post the highest defensive ratings in the league since the tail-end of January.
In their latest win against Detroit 102-93, Boston proved just how suffocating their defense has been during this hot stretch. The Celtics clamped the Pistons to just 32.7 FG% after holding them below 20 points in the first and second quarter. It’s the fifth time in seven games the Celtics denied the century mark from their opponents.
Orlando, meanwhile, is still searching for consistency after absorbing another 20-point beating at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. Before the loss, the Magic scored three wins in a competitive four-game stretch. Second-year guard Cole Anthony continues to put up strong numbers across the board, averaging 17.9 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 6.1 APG. He posted 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in his duel with Memphis Ja Morant the other night.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Trends
- Boston are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
- The OVER is 5-2 in Orlando’s last 7 games against Boston.
- Orlando are 4-15 SU in their last 19 games at home.
- Boston are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against Orlando.
- The OVER is 5-1 in Orlando’s last 6 games this season.
- Boston are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Orlando.
Projected Boston Celtics Starting Lineup
PG Marcus Smart | SG Jaylen Brown | SF Jayson Tatum | PF Al Horford | C Robert Williams III
Projected Orlando Starting Lineup
PG Jalen Suggs | SG Cole Anthony | SF Frank Wagner| PF Wendell Carter Jr. | C Mo Bamba
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction | NBA Picks
The Celtics have a 77 percent chance of winning over the Magic based on the ESPN match predictor. Boston has been on a roll the past two weeks, and it seems they are hitting their stride towards the All-Star break.
Moreover, Boston’s utter dominance against Orlando in their last 10 head-to-head meetings should give bettors the confidence in picking the former. Although the Celtics came short of covering the spread vs. the Pistons, a 9.5-point handicap isn’t an insurmountable obstacle to overcome.
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