Orlando Magic — Boston Celtics 97:108: result and stats

Boston Celtics arrive in high spirits, carrying a strong four-game winning run and a solid 4 wins in their last 5 outings, including a dominant 134:99 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, Orlando Magic face a tougher patch after suffering 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, though they did manage a recent 121:114 success against the Toronto Raptors.

In the Eastern conference table, the visitors sit comfortably in 3rd place with 4 wins from 5 played, while the hosts occupy 9th place with a 2:3 record. Looking at past encounters, the head-to-head history shows Boston Celtics leading with 10 wins compared to Orlando Magic's 5. Both teams will have to cope with absentees: the hosts will miss Paolo Banchero, Izaiyah Nelson, Noah Penda, Jonathan Isaac, and Jalen Suggs, while the visitors are without Devin Carter.

Based on the odds, Boston Celtics are clear favourites with a 70% chance of victory, leaving their opponents with 30%. Calculations suggest Boston Celtics are more likely to win this NBA fixture, with an expected combined score of about 223 points.

Preview prepared from the match data · 1 November