The Boston Celtics'(18-5) welcome the'Orlando Magic'(16-7) on Friday. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Celtics'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Orlando leads 1-0
The Magic have won back-to-back games after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-94 on Monday to cover as 2.5-point home favorites. F Paolo Banchero'scored a team-high 20 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double. F'Franz Wagner'added 19 and 8 while 5 total Magic players scored in double figures. Orlando shot 46.4% from the field in the win.
The Celtics are on a 3-game winning streak after beating Cleveland 116-107 on Thursday while covering as 8.5-point home favorites. F Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 27 points with 11 rebounds, and G Jaylen Brown'added 22 points on 10-of-20 shooting. All 5 Boston starters scored in double figures, and the team shot 50.6%.