The Magic will play the Celtics on Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics set for Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic currently have a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 99.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic currently have a 5-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 13-0 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic currently rank 17th (113.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 7th averaging 117.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.7 points against the Orlando Magic, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic have notched a 3-1 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 9-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 16-8 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 19-5 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! The Orlando Magic be settin' sail to the Boston Celtics' arena... The fans there be a rowdy bunch, shoutin' and jeerin' at any who dare oppose their beloved Celtics...
The Magic be holdin' a 16-8 record this season... The Celtics, on the other hand, be boastin' a mighty 19-5 standing... Aye, it be no easy task to take 'em down...
In the Eastern Southeast Division, the Magic be holdin' a 3-1 record... The Celtics be dominatin' their Eastern Atlantic Division with a 9-1 record...
The Magic be puttin' up an average of 113.9 points per game... But the Celtics be scorin' even more, with a mighty 117.8 points per game...
So gather yer crew, me hearties, and see you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...
And if ye be lookin' for some extra excitement, take a gander at this game's prop bets below... Arrr, it be a clash of the titans on the court today, mateys... May the best team prevail!
Best Magic at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -8.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Orlando Magic are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Orlando Magic are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Magic
Celtics
12/17/23 3:10pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Orlando Magic underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Magic
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/17/23 3:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 109.5 o -115109.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
Franz Wagner
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points Scored
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Franz Wagner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
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Goga Bitadze
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 28.5 o -13528.5 u +100Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 33.5 o -12533.5 u -105Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at BOS 12/17/23 3:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| y - Orlando Magic | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 29-12 | 18-23 | 9-7 | 32-20 | 110.5 | 108.5 | +2.0 | W1 | 5-5 |
Orlando Magic & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 3:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.