Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic Betting Odds

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Orlando Magic (-3)
Game Total Line: (190)
(wagering lines available at 5Dimes)

Orlando (17-12, 8-19-1 ATS) finally got a win with its revamped lineup. The Magic recently acquired Gilbert Arenas and Jason Richardson, and both players were instrumental in the team's 123-101 win over the Spurs. It ended a four-game losing streak both straight up and against the spread, not to mention a 1-8 run.

Seven different players hit double figures in scoring against San Antonio. Arenas was quite impressive, racking up 14 points, nine assists and six rebounds off the bench. Fellow trade member Richardson added 15 points. The moves also seemingly had a positive impact on Dwight Howard, who exploded for 29 points and 14 boards.

Now, we'll have to wait and see what happens to Jameer Nelson. He's been excellent for Orlando but, with Arenas and Richardson both stealing time at guard, Nelson played just 21 minutes against the Spurs. Whether or not he'll be content with the situation remains to be seen.

Boston (23-4, 15-11-1 ATS) continues to astound. The Celtics picked up their 13th straight win on Wednesday, this time an 84-80 victory over the 76ers. The team has been average against the spread, though, going 3-3 ATS in its last six games.

The Celtics managed to win ugly against Philly, which is going to be key over the next little while with several players injured. None is more important than Rajon Rondo, who is out another week or two with a sprained ankle. Boston's scoring average is slightly down over the past three games without its star point guard, and those game against bad teams or fringe playoff squads; it'll be interesting to see how the C's stack up against a contender like Orlando.

At least the Celtics should get a boost up front. Jermaine O'Neal hasn't played since Nov. 8 because of a sore knee, but he's slated to return to action against the Magic on Saturday.

Boston and Orlando have yet to meet this season. They've split their last 10 games against each other, with Boston owning a slight 6-4 edge against the spread. This is a brand-new Magic team, however, so using recent history might be a little misleading. The total has gone under in seven of the last 10 games they've played. Sportsbook.com has set the total at 190.5 points for Saturday's match up.

Benson ATS Prediction
Take Orlando -2.5 at Sportsbook.