Celtics vs. Magic Prediction and Odds: Don’t Trust Boston to Cover on Road

Who would have guessed that the Boston Celtics would be just 2-5 to start the 2021-22 season?

But here we are, as Boston looks for an opportunity to “get right” on the road against the lowly Orlando Magic. 

The Magic have pulled off wins against the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves this season, but can they beat Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Boston? 

Here are the odds for tonight’s game via WynnBET:

Celtics vs. Magic Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Celtics -6.5 (-110)
• Magic +6.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Celtics -260
• Magic +220

Total: 

• 211.0 (Over -140/Under +110)

Magic vs. Celtics: How to Watch

• Boston Celtics (2-5, 2-5 ATS) vs. Orlando Magic (2-6, 3-5 ATS)
• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021
• Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
• TV: NBC Sports Boston, Bally Sports Florida
• Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.

Celtics vs. Magic Prediction and Pick

Boston actually has a worse offensive rating than Orlando this season, but the Magic are the NBA’s worst defensive team through the first few weeks. 

On paper, this seems like a no-brainer game to pick the Celtics, but Boston has struggled to find a rhythm out of the gate under new head coach Ime Udoka. 

Marcus Smart questioned the team’s game plan after the Celtics blew a lead against the Chicago Bulls, and I think they may be getting too much love in this matchup. 

Orlando has a margin of victory of -7.6 this season, and it has covered the spread in three games. 

Pick: Magic +6.5 (-110)