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This January 23, action of the best basketball in the world will continue with this Celtics vs Magic clash, which promises to be very intense and entertaining despite the differences these two teams have.
The Celtics won the first meeting between the two this campaign, but surprisingly, the Magic managed to win the last two games, both played in Boston. In fact, six of their last seven meetings have been won by the visiting team.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we present our analysis and prediction for this Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic game. Also, we invite you to check out other predictions for each of the NBA games as well.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Celtics vs Magic NBA Regular Season Game on January 23, 2023
- Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida.
- When: Monday, January 23, 2023, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Boston Celtics
- Regular Season Record: 35-12
The Celtics continue to prove, night after night, why they have been the best team in the NBA this campaign. They are still at the top of the Eastern Conference, but now they are 5.0 games ahead of their closest pursuerz.
Joe Mazzulla’s team closed out last week in great fashion, pulling off a stellar comeback win over the Golden State Warriors and taking an important victory in Canada by defeating the Toronto Raptors. They won that game with a 106–104 score, in a game in which they played without their main star, Jayson Tatum. Jaylen Brown leading the team’s victory with 27 points.
That win was the eight win in a row for the Celtics. This zteam, which is the league’s second-best in offense, has an average of 118.8 points scored per game and 47.2 % shooting from the field.It also has an average of 112.4 points allowed.
Betting on the Orlando Magic
- Regular Season Record: 17-28
The Florida team has shown several positive things this campaign, but they have not been able to have a consistent performance that would help them register better results and place them in a better position in the standings. However, with 5.0 games separating them from the playoff spots, and almost half a season left to play, they still harbor some hope for a good year.
The Magic’s main problems have taken place at home, given that they have been a competitive home team. They hold an 11-12 record, and they average 114.3 points scored. They also have a 48.5 % shooting accuracy from the field, playing away from home. This is a far cry from the 107.1 points they average away from home.
JefeBet Prediction
The Celtics have had a great campaign and are in the midst of a positive streak, but they have recently been feeling the fatigue, mainly due to a difficult stretch in which they have played four of their last five games on the road. This is something that the Magic, that has been a very strong performer at home, will try to take advantage of.
The Celtics have also had trouble getting past the Magic’s defense recently, even if it is not the best of the bunch. Also, Tatum is dealing with some physical discomfort, which makes this clash seem as one that will not be easy for them.
The Magic have covered the spread in 14 of their 23 home games played so far, so given the recent meetings between the two teams, we expect Orlando to fight until the end and, at least, cover the spread.
Prediction: Orlando Magic Spread.
