Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/22/2022

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Saturday, October 22, 2022

Venue:  Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  NBCS-BOS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -7, Magic +7; Over/Under:  217 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -7, Magic +7; Over/Under:  216.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -7, Magic +7; Over/Under:  216.5 points

 

Boston Celtics:  1-0 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Orlando Magic:  0-1 (4th place, Southeast Division)

 

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Boston Celtics:  1-0 last 1

Orlando Magic:  0-1 last 1

 

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 1-0 record overall and they are playing their 2nd road game of the season here. This will be the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them as they still have a game against the Miami Heat to be played on Friday night. They are entering this game off of a win against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each led the team in points in that game with 35 while Malcolm Brogdon was next on the team with 16 points. Marcus Smart led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jayson Tatum led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 56.1% from the field, 34.3% from 3-point range, and 78.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 126 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 117 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 1-0 this season and their O/U record is 1-0.

 

 

 

The Magic are coming into this game with a 0-1 record overall and they are playing their 1st home game of the season here. This will be the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them as they still have a game against the Atlanta Hawks to be played on Friday night. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Detroit Pistons in their last game. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 27 while Jalen Suggs was next on the team with 21 points. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Wendell Carter, Jr. led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.8% from the field, 36.7% from 3-point range, and 73.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 109 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 113 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 0-1 this season and their O/U record is 1-0.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics looked really good in their season opener, they were playing close with the 76ers for a while but once the 4th quarter hit they turned on the jets and pulled away with a big lead to secure the win. The Magic opened their season with a loss, only losing their game on the road by 4 points, but they were also playing the Pistons who are not nearly as good as the defending Eastern Conference champions here. The Celtics looked like they are on another mission this year to dominate the Eastern Conference and their top players have already got off to a very hot start. The Magic played well against the Pistons but they still have a very young developing team and they are not going to be able to keep up with the Celtics here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game.

 

Celtics Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, October 22, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 121 Magic 98.

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Boston Celtics: 24-18 ATS in a road game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 24-18 ATS against Southeast division opponents. 20-10 OVER when playing on back-to-back days.

Orlando Magic: 23-40 ATS as a home underdog. 15-26 ATS in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 37-27 OVER as a home underdog.

 

 

Boston Celtics:  R. Williams III (C) Late Feb - Knee. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

Orlando Magic:  M. Wagner (PF) Out Fri - Ankle. C. Anthony (PG) Ques Fri - Illness. M. Fultz (PG) Out indefinitely - Toe.

 

 

 

“It was a proud moment. I think at the end of the game, the 'Let's go Celtics! ‘chant — we picked up right where we left off. ... When they’re cheering for you, you're doing something right." - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the 76ers on Tuesday.

 

 

“All of our guys have to understand that we have to do a better job of defending without fouling. Putting them on the line 24 times, we have to be smarter. There’s a level of aggression we can have, but we’ve got to be smart about it.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s loss against the Pistons on Wednesday.

 

 

 

PG Marcus Smart

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Al Horford

 

PG Cole Anthony

SG Terrence Ross

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

 

 

PPG: J. Brown (35)

APG: M. Smart (7)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (12)

 

PPG: P. Banchero (27)

APG: P. Banchero (5)

Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (11)

 

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (2nd season)