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NBA Prop Bets: Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics (November 1, 2026)

The Boston Celtics (4-1) face the Orlando Magic (2-3) at Kia Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Celtics are favored to win at -250, currently marked as 6.5-point favorites, while the Magic are at +205. The total points line is set at 222.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 114-108 Boston.

  • The Magic (-112) have a 2-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Celtics (-108) hold a record of 3-2-0.
  • The Magic have a 3-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Celtics have a 2-3-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Magic are averaging 109.8 points per game this season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Celtics are averaging +11.0 more at 120.8 points (3rd).
  • Defensively, the Magic are giving up 118.4 points per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Celtics are giving up an average of 111.6 points (13th).

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?

Pace

  • The Magic currently rank 14th for pace this season, recording 100.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Celtics sit 18th on that scale with 99.6 possessions per contest.

Field Goal Split

  • Looking at field goal splits, 46.2% of the Magic's field goal attempts come from three point range (15th in the league), leaving 53.8% from two. Meanwhile, the Celtics' opponents are taking 50.9% of their attempts from three (30th) and 49.1% from two.
  • Comparatively, Boston takes 44.7% of shots from three (11th), leaving 55.3% from two, while Orlando's opponents are attempting 37.6% from three (T5th) and 62.4% from two.

Beyond the Arc

  • In terms of made three-pointers, the Magic are shooting 35.3% from deep in 2026/27 (13th in the NBA), compared to the Celtics who are making 37.4% of their attempts (6th).
  • On the opposite end, Orlando is holding opponents to 36.4% of their three-point attempts (22nd), while Boston's opponents are hitting 33.5% of their shots (11th).

Ball Protection

  • The Magic are committing 17.0 turnovers per game this season, ranking 21st in the league, while the Celtics are forcing 18.4 turnovers (5th).
  • Flipping that script, Orlando is forcing 14.2 turnovers (25th), while Boston is committing 15.8 (15th).

Crashing the Boards

  • Orlando is pulling down 39.4 rebounds per game this season (29th in the league), including 9.0 offensive boards (T28th). Conversely, Boston's opponents are averaging 46.4 rebounds (22nd), 14.4 of which have come on the offensive end (27th).
  • Meanwhile, the Celtics are averaging 43.6 rebounds (T20th) and 12.2 offensive rebounds (14th), while the Magic are allowing 46.2 and 13.6, ranking 21st and 25th.

First Quarter Winner

Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog
    Orlando 2-3-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 3-6-1
    Boston 3-2-0 2-2-0 1-0-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 7-3-0

First Half Winner

Here are their first half records in 2026/27.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog
    Orlando 1-4-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 4-6-0
    Boston 4-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 7-3-0

HT/FT

Orlando is +255 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Boston is -145.

  • The Magic have completed the HT/FT double in 20.0% of games this season, while the Celtics have completed the HT/FT double in 60.0% of games.

To Go To Overtime

Sunday's matchup is +1700 to go to overtime.

  • The Magic have played in five games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Celtics have appeared in two.

Both Teams 110+

  • Both teams have scored 110+ points in two of Orlando's five games this season. Meanwhile, three of Boston's five games have seen both squads reach that number.

Last Time They Met

Boston recorded a shock 113-108 victory over Orlando at TD Garden when these teams last met on April 12, 2026. Baylor Scheierman was lights out from deep on that day, finishing with 30 points and six triples. The Celtics have now won three straight against the Magic.

NBA Injury News – Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic (November 1, 2026)

Boston Celtics - Injury Report
Mitchell Robinson (Rest) – Day To Day

Robinson is Questionable for Sunday's (Nov. 1) game versus the Magic.

Devin Carter (Illness) – Out

Carter has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and is without a timetable for a return, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.

Orlando Magic - Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (Ankle) – Out

The Magic reported on Saturday (Oct. 24) that Banchero will miss approximately 4-6 weeks with a right high ankle sprain.

Jalen Suggs (Knee) – Out

Suggs has been diagnosed with a mild bone bruise in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jonathan Isaac (Knee) – Out

Isaac is OUT for Sunday's (Nov. 1) game against the Celtics.

Noah Penda (Hamstring) – Out

The Magic reported on Saturday (Oct. 17) that Penda suffered a partially torn right hamstring and there are no updates on a timetable for return yet, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Izaiyah Nelson (Ankle) – Out

Team president Jeff Weltman said Monday (Sept. 28) that Nelson remains about a month away from returning to the court after offseason surgery, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.