Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Betting Tips - Nov. 23 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will face each other at the TD Garden on Sunday. This will be their third meeting of the season, with the teams splitting their previous two games in Orlando.

Both teams enter this contest with contrasting results in their last outing. The Celtics suffered a 113-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, while the Magic secured a 133-121 win over the New York Knicks. The win elevated Orlando (10-7) to eighth in the table while Boston (8-8) is in 10th place.

However, the Celtics enter the matchup with more rest, having last played on Friday, while the Magic will be taking the floor for the second straight day.

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Magic +155, Celtics -185

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Spread: Magic +4.5 (-110), Celtics -4.5 (-110)

Total over/under (o/u): Magic o220.5 (-115), Celtics u220.5 (-105)

*Editor's Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off*

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics preview

After a 2-4 start to the season, the Orlando Magic have turned things around in November, winning eight of a possible 11 games. Furthermore, they enter this matchup riding a three-game win streak and will look to continue this momentum on Sunday.

However, the Magic have plenty to address on the offensive end, with the team struggling to generate consistent flow. They rank 19th in the league in scoring at 116.7 points per game. Defensively, they have been stronger, allowing 113.1 points per game (7th), though there is still room for improvement.

Their most consistent performers this season have been Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. Wagner leads the team in scoring at 22.6 points per game, while Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds per contest.

On the other hand, the Celtics have taken a significant step back after opting to rebuild in the offseason. They’ve been consistently inconsistent, unable to string together meaningful winning runs, and have gone 5–5 so far this month.

Despite their consistency issues, the Celtics have remained solid defensively, owning the league’s second-best defensive mark at 108.8 points allowed per game. Their offense, however, has lagged, ranking 22nd and producing just 113.2 points per contest.

In Jayson Tatum's continued absence, Jaylen Brown has risen to the occasion, proving to be the Celtics' best performer. The star is averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Payton Pritchard has been the next-best contributor, adding 16.5 points per game.

While Boston's injury report only features Tatum, the Magic could be without a host of players. Mortiz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are both out of Sunday's matchup, while Jalen Suggs is listed as questionable.

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics predicted starting fives

Orlando Magic predicted starting five

PG- Tyus Jones, SG- Desmond Bane, SF- Franz Wagner, PF- Jonathan Issac, C- Wendell Carter Jr.

Boston Celtics predicted starting five

PG- Derrick White, SG- Payton Pritchard, SF- Jaylen Brown, PF- Jordan Walsh, C- Neemias Queta

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics betting tips

Franz Wagner is projected to score over 25.5 points after his 37-point outing against the Knicks. He is averaging 22.6 points per game.

Jaylen Brown is expected to score over 26.5 points. He is averaging 27.4 points per game.

Neemias Queta is projected to record over 8.5 rebounds after collecting 11 rebounds in the previous game. He is averaging 8.3 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics betting tips

The Boston Celtics are -4.5 favorites on the spread, despite losing their previous game to the Nets. Their edge comes largely from home-court advantage and the Magic being without key players, including Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs.

Prediction: Celtics to win by 5 points or less.

Edited by Arian Kashyap