Underdog Upset-Bound in Magic vs Celtics Bets
Eastern Conference Headliner
We have Magic vs Celtics bets for the Eastern Conference showdown on Friday night at TD Garden.
After winning the first meeting, the Magic could be live underdogs against the Celtics, who have let to lose at home.
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Orlando Feeling the Magic
We’re impressed by the performance of the young Magic team, boasting a 16-7 overall record and an impressive 17-6 record against the spread with NBA spreads.
Despite facing consecutive losses to the Cavaliers, they made a strong comeback by securing victories against the Pistons and in the rematch against the Cavs.
In their recent 104-94 win, the Magic showcased their remarkable defense, a noteworthy feat for such a youthful team. Unlike many young teams that focus on flaunting their offensive skills, the Magic prioritize team-oriented play, which is great to see.
Moritz Wagner was the best player in the first meeting, going for 27 points.
“It’s a game, it’s not controllable. Sometimes it comes to you and then you just take advantage of it,” said Moritz Wagner, whose season-high point total came in 24 minutes. “There’s something really enjoyable about that process. You can get lost in that and just play, and it’s going to come back around.”
Paulo Banchero, with an average of 20.7 points per game, exemplifies the team-first basketball philosophy, potentially capable of reaching around 25 points per game. He’s working well towards the NBA East Playoffs, and he could lead the Magic to the promised land.
Considering their ATS record, getting six points is generous from the sportsbook.
Loving that Home Life
Many NBA bettors are likely to lean towards the Celtics -6 as their top pick for this game, but it’s worth noting that the Celtics faced a setback against the Magic in their first meeting.
The Magic secured a 113-96 home victory back in November, so the Celtics will be looking to reverse that outcome in their game, but playing at home is much more comfortable.
The Celtics have been flawless at home with a 12-0 record at TD Garden, showcasing their best performances.
Their overall record of 18-5 is tempered by a less impressive 9-12-2 ATS number. This discrepancy raises some concerns, especially when considering the six-point advantage given to the Magic in this matchup.
Covering big numbers is nothing unusual for the Celtics, but the NBA odds might have the line too big here.
Our Magic vs Celtics bets take this into consideration.
Magic Eyeing Upset
Betting against the Celtics at home isn’t easy, but there is great value in betting on the Magic moneyline and ATS.
Getting six points is a great line for NBA bettors, and we can’t turn it down, despite playing on the road.
The Celtics will eventually lose a home game, and we think the Magic have the tools to produce the big upset on Friday night.
Taking the points is the smarter play, but don’t overlook the ML odds as a big play.
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