Paolo Banchero has returned from an injury, but it hasn't made much of a difference as Orlando is still missing other key players, and the Magic come off a 29-point loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner are still out, along with four others on Orlando's injury list. It was their third loss in four games, and now the Magic have to play the Celtics, who will be in a foul mood after they somehow lost 110-97 to Toronto as a 14-point favorite. Boston has been 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games following a loss, and Orlando has been 9-12 ATS on the road this season. The Magic are last in the league in 3-point shooting at 30.7 percent, while the Celtics shoot 36.2 percent from beyond the arc. Lay the points with the Celtics.
This pick was released to clients on January 17, 2025 at 11:52AM ET.
Orlando at Boston
January 17, 2025
1.5 units on Boston -14.5 (-110) (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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