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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks and Odds for November 16

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Boston Celtics to win

We give the Boston Celtics a 78% chance, against 22% for the Orlando Magic. See the full projection →

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The Statz model favours the Boston Celtics at home over the Orlando Magic, with a 78% win probability and a model line of -10.2. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market comparison. The injury that matters is Paolo Banchero, who is out for Orlando, while Boston has nobody listed.

The Orlando Magic visit the Boston Celtics on Monday 16 November, with tip at 7:00 PM ET. The Statz model makes Boston the favourite at 78%, with a model line of -10.2. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market number to set against it. Check the NBA odds page once prices appear.

How the teams arrive

Boston are 9-1 over their last 10 games. They average 115.1 points for and allow 101.3. The only defeat in that run was 93-109 at Houston. The wins carry weight: 134-99 over Chicago, 119-80 at Charlotte and 123-101 at Philadelphia. They also beat Orlando 108-97 on 1 November, the one head-to-head meeting between these teams this season. The latest result was a tighter 98-93 win at Toronto.

Orlando are 5-5 over their last 10 and have scored 108.2 points per game while allowing 110.6. A run of four straight losses, including 99-129 at Toronto and 104-117 at Phoenix, has been followed by three straight wins: 107-100 at Sacramento, 123-108 at Utah and 107-99 over Milwaukee at home. The Magic are in better form than a month ago, but they are travelling to a team that has been far more consistent.

Team news and lineups

Boston have nobody on the injury report, so the rotation should be at full strength. That keeps the minutes for the top players stable and leaves the bench roles intact.

Orlando are short. Paolo Banchero is out with a high-ankle sprain and faces an extended absence. That is the biggest loss in this game. It pushes more of the scoring and playmaking onto Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane, and it raises the minutes for Tristan da Silva and Jamal Cain.

Noah Penda is also out with a hamstring injury and has no timetable to return. Jonathan Isaac is out and has yet to make his debut this season as he rehabs a knee injury. Izaiyah Nelson is out after ankle surgery, but he is on a two-way deal, so his absence mainly affects his development rather than the rotation.

With so many absences, Orlando have little depth to absorb a bad night from either of their two main creators.

Expected starting fives

Projected minutes

Depth charts and the full rotations →

Players to watch

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum is projected for 23.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.5 threes. He leads the Boston attack, and a favourable game script should give him efficient scoring chances.

Paul George

Paul George is projected for 17.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists, with 2.7 threes. His shooting from deep gives Boston a second scoring threat on the wing.

Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard is projected for 13.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 threes. He gives the Boston guard group scoring and spacing.

Franz Wagner

Franz Wagner is projected for 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists. With Banchero out, he is Orlando's main creator, and the model asks him to carry the offence.

Desmond Bane

Desmond Bane is projected for 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.9 threes. He has the highest three-point projection in the game. Orlando need his shooting to keep pace.

Anthony Black

Anthony Black is projected for 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is the third option on the Orlando side and the one most likely to benefit from the extra minutes.

Statz prediction

The model takes the Boston Celtics. It gives them a 78% win probability and a projected margin that produces a model line of -10.2 for Boston and +10.2 for Orlando. It projects Boston at 112.0 points and Orlando at 101.8, for a model total of 213.7.

There is no market to compare against. No bookmaker has posted a spread, total or moneyline, so there is no model-versus-market gap and no total lean to give. The market is the missing side of the comparison.

The case for Boston is clear. They are 9-1 over their last 10, they beat Orlando 108-97 on 1 November, and the Magic are without Banchero, Penda, Isaac and Nelson. The risk is that Orlando have won three straight, and a margin this large depends on the Magic offence struggling without its star forward.

Statz pick: Boston Celtics, 78% win probability, model line -10.2.

Lines move before tip, so check the price once a book posts one.

ORL @ BOS questions

Who does the Statz model favour in Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics?
The model favours the Boston Celtics with a 78% win probability, against 23% for the Orlando Magic in the underdog figure. Its line is Boston -10.2 and Orlando +10.2.
What is the model total for this game?
The Statz model projects a total of 213.7 points. It has the Boston Celtics at 112.0 points and the Orlando Magic at 101.8. No bookmaker total has been posted yet, so there is no total lean.
Is there a market line for Magic vs Celtics yet?
No. No bookmaker has posted a spread, total or moneyline for this game, so no model-versus-market comparison can be made. The market side is missing. Lines usually move before tip, so check again closer to the game.
Which injury matters most for the Orlando Magic?
Paolo Banchero is out with a high-ankle sprain and faces an extended absence. Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane should carry more of the offence, and Tristan da Silva and Jamal Cain are expected to see more minutes.
Do the Boston Celtics have any injuries?
No. The Boston Celtics have nobody on the injury report for this game, so the Statz model projects them at full strength. Orlando have Banchero, Penda, Isaac and Nelson all listed as out.
What happened the last time these teams met?
The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 on 1 November in Orlando. It is the one head-to-head meeting between the teams this season.

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Quick answers3 questions

Who is favoured, Orlando Magic or Boston Celtics?

The Statz model favours the Boston Celtics with a 78% win probability, leaving the Orlando Magic at 22%. Over their last five games the Boston Celtics are 5-0 and the Orlando Magic are 3-2. The model's number comes from team-first projections that update through the day, so it can move before tip-off.

What is the spread and total for Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics?

No spread or total is posted yet for Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics; the odds board fills in once the books price the game. Lines move with injury news and money, so the odds board on this page carries the latest price. Alternative spreads and totals, first-quarter and first-half lines sit in the same board where the book offers them.

Which player props stand out for Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics?

For Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, the model projects Jayson Tatum for 23.0 points and Paul George for 17.7 points for the Boston Celtics. For the Orlando Magic it projects Franz Wagner for 21.7 points and Desmond Bane for 17.0 points.