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| Boston Celtics | Orlando Magic |
| 14-27 | January 19, 2014, 06:00 | Amway Center | 10-30 |
Boston travels to Orlando on Sunday, hoping to boost its 14-27 mark with a victory over the Magic.
(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The Magic are 10-30 so far on the season, and 16-23-1 ATS vs. the number. The Celtics, meanwhile, are 14-27 and 20-21 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Orlando go 18-22 and the Celtics go 17-24 on the totals.
View Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Odds and Stats.
The Magic were listed as a 1.5-point underdogs at sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was listed at 195.5 over at Sportsbook earlier.
According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 26-rated Magic and the No. 21-rated Celtics in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 87-85 win for the Celtics on Sunday.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 107-104 loser as they battled the Lakers at home. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as a 7-point favorite, while 211 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Boston got 25 points from Kelly Olynyk en route to a 107-104 loss against Los Angeles on Friday at TD Garden.
Orlando lost its last outing, a 111-101 result against the Bobcats on January 17. The Magic failed to cover in that game as a 1.5-point underdog, while the 212 combined points took the game OVER the total. Orlando suffered a 111-101 loss against Charlotte on Friday, getting 24 points from Arron Afflalo in a losing effort at Amway Center.
How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Orlando's No. 21-rated squad against Boston's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Orlando rates No. 17 in the league with 7.32 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 6.27 per outing.
A few Celtics at Magic trends to consider:
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Boston is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games at home
Orlando is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Boston at Miami, Tuesday, January 21st
Orlando at Brooklyn, Tuesday, January 21st
