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Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic: preview and win probability

Boston Celtics visit Orlando Magic. Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Magic are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Magic: about 55% to win, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 113, Orlando Magic 115. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 12 times in our recent records. Celtics lead 8-4, and the average margin has been 6 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Izaiyah Nelson (ORL), Noah Penda (ORL), and Devin Carter (BOS) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Magic.
  • Watch the rotation: 3 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 12: ORL 108, BOS 113
  • Nov 23: ORL 129, BOS 138
  • Nov 9: BOS 111, ORL 107
  • Nov 7: BOS 110, ORL 123
  • Apr 29: ORL 89, BOS 120 (playoffs)

Injury report

Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8
Orlando Magic
  • Anthony Black Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Jonathan Isaac Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Izaiyah Nelson Out · back Nov 18
  • Noah Penda Out · back Nov 18

Win probability

45%
55%
CelticsMagic

Projected score: Celtics 113, Magic 115

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

BOSORL
Record0-10-1
Last 5WLLLLWLLLL
Points per game113125
Allowed per game121132
Days of rest1110
Rating16021539

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