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Boston vs Orlando: prediction for the NBA match
Orlando secured victories in four latest matches. Will the Magic extend their success in the match against Boston on December 17? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Boston Celtics
USAOn December 14, Boston secured an away victory over the Clippers (122:118 OT). But before that, the Celtics had two consecutive defeats, they were beaten by the Warriors (107:123) and the Clippers (93:113). With 22 victories and seven defeats, the Celtics are at the 1st position in the Eastern conference standings.
Starting center Al Horford will miss the sixth match in a row through injury. 36-year old center is one of team's leaders on rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic
USAOrlando's winning streak has reached four games. Magic secured a home victory over the Clippers (116:111 OT), Toronto (113:109, 111:99) and Atlanta (135:124). With nine victories and 20 defeats, Florida team is at the 13th spot in the Eastern conference standings.
Some notable players are currently on injuried list: Jonathan Isaac, Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris and Chuma Okeke will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаTatum: total over 27,5 points
Tatum averages 31 points per game
СтавкаBanchero: total over 18.5 points
Banchero averages 21 points per game
Tip and bets
Boston and Orlando already had one head-to-head match in the current season. Celtics managed to beat the Magic (126:120) in October. Boston should be able to secure another victory over the Magic.
Our prediction - Boston: individual total over 119.5 points
Orlando already got too many victories in December. Some major players of the Magic are unavailable, so Florida team is unlikely to put up a fight to one of the leaders. Boston should be able to secure a home victory.
Our second bet - Handicap (-11.5) points on Boston
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