Celtics vs. Magic Predictions, Odds & Stats – January 17

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The Boston Celtics (28-12) are double-digit, 14.5-point favorites against the Orlando Magic (23-19) on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSFL.

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Celtics vs. Magic Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Celtics 113, Magic 104.

  • Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-1099)
  • Total Pick: Over 212.5 (computer predicts 217.2 points)
  • Pick ATS: Magic (+14.5)

Recent Celtics vs. Magic Matchups

Celtics vs Magic (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
12/23/2024 Celtics -10 213.5 -386 +303 108-104 ORL
12/17/2023 Celtics -8.5 227.5 -366 +289 114-97 BOS
12/15/2023 Celtics -5.5 225.5 -215 +178 128-111 BOS
11/24/2023 Celtics -5.5 221 -215 +174 113-96 ORL

Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • Boston is 16-24-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Celtics have a 1-6 record against the spread when favored by 14.5 points or more this season.
  • The teams have hit the over in 17 of Boston's 42 games with a set total.
  • This season, the Celtics have been favored 38 times and won 28, or 73.7%, of those games.
  • This season, Boston has won five of its eight games when favored by at least -1099 on the moneyline.

Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • So far this season, Orlando has put together a 23-19-0 record against the spread.
  • A total of 17 of Orlando's 42 games with a set total have hit the over (40.5%).
  • The Magic have been the underdog on the moneyline 19 total times this season. They've gone 5-14 in those games.
  • Orlando has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +700 or longer.

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Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report

Celtics

Celtics: None

Magic

Magic:

Moritz Wagner: Out For Season (Knee),

Franz Wagner: Out (Oblique),

Jett Howard: Out (Ankle),

Gary Harris: Out (Hamstring),

Jalen Suggs: Out (Back),

Goga Bitadze: Out (Hip)

Celtics vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Friday, January 17, 2025
  • Game time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSFL
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Arena: TD Garden
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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