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Boston - Orlando. NBA match betting tip
On January 18, Boston will host Orlando as part of the NBA regular season. Both teams are in different states, as the Celtics continue to hold the second place in the Eastern Conference, but have started to make mistakes, while the Magic are facing difficulties due to injuries to key players. Will the visitors be able to surprise the Celtics on their home court? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
The Celtics remain second in the Eastern Conference, but have begun to lose points more often. The team has won three of its last five games, but suffered unexpected losses. Thus, in the previous meeting, Boston lost to Toronto (97:110), which was a surprise, given that key players such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were in action. The reason for the failure was probably underestimating the opponent.
Despite this, the Celtics remain one of the most balanced teams in the league. Joe Mazzulla has a quality roster that can dominate both in attack and defense. The next match will be held at home, where the team traditionally plays confidently. Tatum and Brown are ready to take the initiative into their own hands again to bring the team an important victory and strengthen their position in the standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal composition.
Interesting facts for betting
The Celtics have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Tatum - Brown, Porzingis - White, Holiday.
Orlando Magic
USACurrent form
The Magic have been plagued by a series of problems with key players injured. The team has dropped to fifth place in the Eastern Conference, although it was in the top four for some time. Franz and Moritz Wagner are still in the infirmary, which significantly weakens the roster. In the last match, Orlando suffered a crushing defeat to Milwaukee (93:122), and the only bright spot in the game was Paolo Banchero, who scored 22 points.
Head coach Jamal Mosley is forced to experiment with the roster, which does not always bring results. Nevertheless, the team tries to fight in every match, but the next away match against Boston will be a real test for the Magic. The guests will have to show maximum effort to give a fight to one of the leaders of the conference.
Disqualifications and injuries
Franz and Moritz Wagner will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Magic have nine road wins this season.
Probable lineup: Banchero - Danilo, Carter - Anthony, Caldwell-Pope.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Boston win
The Celtics have won in the first quarter in three of their last five head-to-head games.
1.52Bet 1st quarter: total under 53.5 points
Only 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games have seen more than 53 points scored in the first quarter.
1.94Tip and bets
Orlando is clearly not in top shape. Injuries to key players and instability in the roster are preventing the team from playing its best basketball. Despite the return of Paolo Banchero, it is not enough to compete on equal terms with rivals like Boston.
The Celtics, in turn, have a strong roster and a serious reserve of skill. After an offensive defeat to Toronto, the team will be focused on rehabilitation before their fans. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are capable of becoming key figures in this match. In our opinion, the home team will confidently cope with the Magic and return to the winning path.
Our prediction is a Boston victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points for 1.70
Bet on total
The Celtics will try to take control of the game from the first minutes and will act wisely, avoiding unnecessary risks. Orlando, on the contrary, is unlikely to be able to impose high-tempo basketball due to a weakened roster. In this case, the match may pass without unnecessary spectacle, and the total number of points will remain within the low total.
Betting Tip - total under 213.5 points for 1.66
Bet on statistics
The Magic opponent is famous for its reliable defense, which will make things much more difficult for the visitors. With personnel losses and a lack of teamwork, Orlando will have a hard time showing itself in attack. We believe that the visitors' individual total will not be broken.
Betting Tip - Orlando individual total under 99.5 points for 1.85
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