Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/22/2014
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Amway Center in Orlando
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The Boston Celtics will be heading out on the road on Tuesday to take on the struggling Orlando Magic. In their first game against each other this year, the Celtics were able to defeat the Magic 109-92 at home.
On Sunday night, the Celtics had a hard time getting their offense going and ended up being blown out 100-84 by the Miami Heat on the road. They ended up turning the ball over 15 times in that loss and only made 39.8 percent of their shots.
The Celtics have given up nearly 105 points per game through their first 25 games this season, which makes them one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Small forward Jeff Green has made 45 percent of his shot attempts this season and is currently averaging a team-high 19.2 points per game.
The Magic lost their fourth straight game on Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers beat them 96-99 in Orlando. They finished that game with a low 41.7 field goal percentage and were outrebounded 52 -43.
So far this season, the Magic have averaged just over 93 points per game, which puts them in the bottom 10 in the league in scoring. Center Nikola Vucevic has been their most consistent player through 30 games by averaging 18.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Their leading scorer is small forward Tobias Harris, who is averaging 18.6 points per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Trends
Boston Celtics are 13-12-0 Against the Spread
Boston Celtics are 14-11-0 against the Over/Under
Orlando Magic Betting Trends
Orlando Magic are 16-14-0 Against the Spread
Orlando Magic are 14-16-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Boston Celtics
12/18/14 G James Young Shoulder out indefinitely
12/15/14 G Marcus Thornton Calf out indefinitely
Orlando Magic
12/22/14 F Tobias Harris Finger probable Tuesday vs. Boston
11/16/14 F Aaron Gordon Foot out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take Orlando
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