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"Orlando" - "Boston". NBA match forecast
On December 24, Orlando will host Boston at home. Both teams are in good shape, and their meeting promises to be an exciting confrontation. How will this Eastern Conference battle end? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Orlando Magic
USACurrent form
The Magic continue to hold the fourth place in the Eastern Conference, which deserves respect. Jamal Mosley team showed character in the recent match against Miami, where they managed to turn the game around and win with a score of 121:114.
Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were the real heroes of the game, scoring 59 points between them. The home court will be on Orlando’s side again, which gives them additional confidence. However, the upcoming match against Boston will be a serious task for the “Magicians”, who will have to show their best efforts again.
Disqualifications and injuries
Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Since the start of the season, the Magic have lost only twice at home.
Probable lineup: Danilo - Carter, Bitadze - Black, Caldwell-Pope.
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
The Celtics continue to chase Cleveland in the Eastern Conference standings. Joe Mazzulla men confidently dealt with Chicago in the last match (123:98), demonstrating excellent play both in attack and defense.
Jayson Tatum was at his usual best, setting the tone for his team. Despite their success, Boston is in a tough schedule, and fatigue could affect the result. The upcoming trip to Orlando will be another challenge, where the Celts will have to give it their all to continue their winning streak.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting in full fighting spirit.
Interesting facts for betting
The Celtics have 11 road wins this season.
Probable lineup: White - Holiday, Porzingis - Brown, Tatum.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Orlando win
The Magic have won in the first quarter in three of their last five head-to-head games.
2.58Bet 1st quarter: total under 54 points
Only 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games have seen more than 54 points scored in the first quarter.
1.84Tip and bets
Boston continues to demonstrate stable play, but the team may face difficulties on the road. Orlando, inspired by the latest victory, intends to give battle to one of the conference leaders.
The home court and the support of the stands give the "Magicians" an advantage, but it will be extremely difficult to fight Boston. Given the current form of both teams, Orlando is capable of putting up a decent fight, but the Celtics remain the favorites of the meeting and will try to take advantage of the absence of the opponent key players.
Our prediction is a Boston victory with a handicap of (-8.5) points for 1.78
Bet on total
The teams will likely play it safe. Orlando will rely on solid defense to contain Boston powerful attack. Meanwhile, the Celtics may try to keep the pace high, but won't take unnecessary risks. We expect the total to remain below the stated line.
Forecast - total under 217 points for 1.73
Bet on statistics
We think Orlando will focus on shutting down Jayson Tatum, which could seriously impact the visitors' offensive potential. The Magic are good at playing defense, especially on their home court, and that will be key to limiting the Celtics' scoring.
Prediction - Boston individual total under 112.5 points for 1.90
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