The Boston Celtics (4-4) and Orlando Magic (3-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Magic are 3.5-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Magic -3.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Orlando is a -160 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Boston is +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Friday, November 7.
My Celtics vs Magic Prediction
- Celtics vs Magic pick: Celtics +3.5 (-110)
My Magic vs Celtics best bet is on Boston to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Magic Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 226.5 -110 / -110 | +135 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 226.5 -110 / -110 | -160 |
Celtics vs Magic NBA Preview
As much as it pains me, I'm going to take the points with the Celtics as road underdogs in this spot.
The Magic's 3-point defense has been problematic this season, and this is the wrong team to face at the wrong time in the season.
I also love fading teams when coming off extended road trips, and the Magic just got back from a 5-game, 10-day road trip.
If this cashes, I will likely back the Magic in a bounce-back spot over the weekend.
So, keep that in your back pocket for the 2-game series look ahead.
Celtics vs Magic Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system identifies NBA regular season matchups where efficient but undervalued teams face opponents with poor defensive metrics.
When a team’s underlying performance indicators, such as Pythagorean strength, exceed public perception, the betting market often undervalues them against weak defensive opponents who allow high scoring efficiency.
These games typically feature modest moneylines that signal balance but overlook the defensive mismatch.
Slight movement toward the undervalued side reinforces that bettors are slowly recognizing the edge, yet the market remains mispriced.
Over recent seasons, this pattern has rewarded teams whose true performance levels are masked by variance while exploiting opponents that consistently fail to contain efficient offenses.
Pick: Celtics +3.5 (-110)
Spread
My Magic vs Celtics betting prediction is on Boston to cover the spread at +3.5.
Moneyline
I'm taking the points with the Celtics as opposed to betting them on the moneyline.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
Magic vs Celtics Betting Trends
