The Boston Celtics (22-6) take the court against the Orlando Magic (18-12) as 9.5-point favorites on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSFL.

Our computer predictions in this article will assist you in deciding on the best bets available for Monday’s game.

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Celtics vs. Magic Game Info

• When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Where: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
• TV: NBCS-BOS and FDSFL
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Celtics vs. Magic Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Magic (+ 9.5)

• Boston has covered the spread 11 times in 28 games.
• Orlando has 18 wins in 30 games against the spread this year.
• Against the spread as 9.5-point favorites or more, the Celtics are 9-10.
• The Magic don’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 9.5-point underdog or more this year.

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Pick OU:

Over (216.5)

• The Celtics and their opponents have scored more than 216.5 points in 20 of 28 games this season.
• The Magic have played 12 games this season that finished with a point total higher than 216.5 points.
• The average total in Boston’s matchups this year is 229.5, 13 more points than this game’s over/under.
• The average over/under for Orlando’s contests this season is 214.7, 1.8 fewer points than this game’s total.
• The Celtics score the sixth-most points in the NBA this season, while the Magic’s offense racks up the 12th-most.
• This matchup features the NBA’s 12th-ranked (Magic) and 10th-ranked (Celtics) scoring defenses.

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Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-450)

• The Celtics have been favorites in 27 games this season and won 22 (81.5%) of those contests.
• The Magic have been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and have walked away with the win two times (18.2%) in those games.
• This season, Boston has won 16 of its 18 games, or 88.9%, when favored by at least -450 on the moneyline.
• Orlando has been named as an underdog of +350 or more just one time this season and left with a loss in that game.
• The implied probability of a win from the Celtics, based on the moneyline, is 81.8%.

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