Celtics vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 17, 2025, 2:09AM
The Boston Celtics will sqaure off with the Orlando Magic in NBA action at TD Garden on Saturday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are up against a Magic team that includes Paolo Banchero, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Magic game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Boston vs Orlando NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics an 86% chance of beating the Magic at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Magic: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.09, Magic $8.00
- Line: Celtics -14.5 ($1.91), Magic +14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 213.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.09 and the Magic at $8.00.
The Celtics are listed as 14.5-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Magic (+14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 213.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Magic (+14.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 213.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Magic: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Orlando at $8.00 with Bet365
- Line: Magic +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 213.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Celtics vs Magic predictions are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magic to win is our preferred option because of the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Celtics vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Magic at TD Garden this Saturday is the Celtics winning 113-100.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Orlando game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Celtics vs Magic: Player Props
Betting on Celtics vs Magic player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to finish with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Magic.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 22 | 9 | 6 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 20 | 6 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 19 | 6 | 5 |
| Cole Anthony | 17 | 6 | 5 |
| Anthony Black | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Wendell Carter | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Tristan da Silva | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Boston vs Orlando match-up.
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Celtics vs Magic: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Magic at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Orlando predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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