Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics prediction
NBA · Sunday, 1 November 2026, 20:30 UK
Boston Celtics are slight favourites at 57% (Orlando Magic 43%). Projected score ORL 108-110 BOS: BOS by about 2, 218 points in total. BOS -2.5: 50%. Over 218.5: 49%.
By ProbaPredict Data Desk · published 26 Oct 2026. Updated 26 Oct 2026, 22:31 UK; frozen at tip-off. Generated by our statistical model, not a tipster. How the model works.
What the numbers show
- Celtics rate 4.0 points per game better on our numbers (net +4.8 against +0.8), the biggest input in the prediction.
- Expect a lower-scoring game: between them these teams score and concede 5.6 points fewer than an average pairing.
The inputs where these teams differ most. The model weighs all of them together.
Winner
Orlando Magic 43% (fair odds 2.34)
Boston Celtics 57% (fair odds 1.74)
Overtime included. Chance of overtime: 6%.
Handicap (BOS)
- BOS -2.550%
- BOS -7.535%
Chance BOS wins by more than the line. Projected margin 2.
Total points
- Over 208.570%
- Over 213.560%
- Over 218.549%
- Over 223.538%
- Over 228.528%
Projected 218, overtime included.
Head to head
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr2026 | Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic | 2029 | 3232 | 4220 | 1927 | 113 108 |
| 23 Nov2025 | Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic | 3227 | 4830 | 3032 | 2840 | 138 129 |
| 09 Nov2025 | Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics | 3330 | 2124 | 2624 | 2733 | 107 111 |
| 08 Nov2025 | Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics | 3825 | 2126 | 2529 | 3930 | 123 110 |
| 30 Apr2025 | Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic | 2327 | 2422 | 3613 | 3727 | 120 89 |
| 28 Apr2025 | Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics | 2932 | 1921 | 2726 | 2328 | 98 107 |
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PF | PA | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 3 | 3 | 0 | 355 | 317 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 440 | 428 | .750 |
| 3 | Atlanta Hawks | 3 | 2 | 1 | 374 | 327 | .667 |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | 3 | 2 | 1 | 341 | 311 | .667 |
| 5 | Indiana Pacers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 364 | 350 | .667 |
| 6 | Washington Wizards | 3 | 2 | 1 | 354 | 348 | .667 |
| 7 | Charlotte Hornets | 3 | 2 | 1 | 306 | 341 | .667 |
| 8 | Boston Celtics | 2 | 1 | 1 | 220 | 224 | .500 |
| 9 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 231 | 235 | .500 |
| 10 | Orlando Magic | 3 | 1 | 2 | 329 | 349 | .333 |
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | 3 | 1 | 2 | 344 | 384 | .333 |
| 12 | New York Knicks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 305 | 324 | .000 |
| 13 | Milwaukee Bucks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 357 | 387 | .000 |
| 14 | Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 0 | 3 | 333 | 371 | .000 |
| 15 | Miami Heat | 3 | 0 | 3 | 327 | 374 | .000 |
Orlando Magic: last 3 games this season
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct2026 | New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic | 2821 | 2427 | 2323 | 2740 | 102 111 |
| 24 Oct2026 | Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 2026 | 2531 | 1529 | 3329 | 93 115 |
| 22 Oct2026 | Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks | 3328 | 2944 | 3827 | 2533 | 125 132 |
Boston Celtics: last 2 games this season
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct2026 | Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | 2627 | 2422 | 3324 | 2430 | 107 103 |
| 20 Oct2026 | Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics | 2728 | 1830 | 3730 | 3925 | 121 113 |
Orlando Magic at home
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct2026 | Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 2026 | 2531 | 1529 | 3329 | 93 115 |
| 22 Oct2026 | Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks | 3328 | 2944 | 3827 | 2533 | 125 132 |
Boston Celtics on the road
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct2026 | Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics | 2728 | 1830 | 3730 | 3925 | 121 113 |
Next games
Orlando Magic
- 03 Novvs Washington WizardsORL 75%
Boston Celtics
- 03 Novat Houston RocketsHOU 57%
Frequently asked questions
- Who will win Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics?
- Our model makes Boston Celtics slight favourites at 57%, with a projected score of ORL 108-110 BOS.
- What is the handicap prediction?
- BOS -2.5 covers 50% of the time on our numbers; BOS is projected to win by about 2.
- Over or under?
- We project 218 total points including overtime. Over 218.5: 49%; under: 51%.
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