Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic prediction

Mel’s pick

Boston Celtics win 63% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• Boston Celtics: 63%
• Orlando Magic: 37%

Projected score

Boston Celtics 112, Orlando Magic 108. 7% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Boston Celtics −6.5. Mel projects Boston Celtics by 3.7, so the simulation leans Orlando Magic +6.5 against the spread.

The total is 220.5; Mel’s projected 219.4 is right around it.

Recent form

Boston Celtics (4-1) scored 120.8 and allowed 111.6 points a game over their last 5.

Orlando Magic (2-3) scored 109.8 and allowed 118.4 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 1, 8:12 AM ET.

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