Orlando @ Boston Picks & Props

Lamar Stevens has converted 0.0% of his three-point attempts since the start of last season, ranking in the 12th percentile out of all players in the league. This year, opposing starting Cs have tallied 0.0 3-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic, making this a hard matchup. The 4th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 5thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. Orlando is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting Cs have attempted a lowly 2.3 foul shots per game this year when the Magic are playing at home (14th-least in the NBA).

This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 3-pointers per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Celtics, marking this as a strong matchup. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Orlando Magic's fantastic 29.9 foul shots per game ranks best in the NBA this year.

Jalen Suggs has converted an impressive 45.1% of his field goal attempts this year, significantly higher than his 39.1 mark last year. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense). In contrast to last year's 79.6% clip, Jalen Suggs's foul-shot ability has spiked this year to 96.7%. With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Orlando Magic's fantastic 29.9 foul shots per game ranks best in the NBA this year.

This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PFs have posted 13.2 points per game (14th-lowest in the league) vs. the Magic, creating a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. The 4th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 5thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Relative to last season's 8.1 mark, Jayson Tatum's number of free throw attempts has declined this season to 6.7 free throw attempts per game. The matchup against Orlando is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game this year when the Magic have the home court advantage (13th-least in the NBA).

The matchup against Boston is a challenging one; when the Celtics are on their home court, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PFs this year (13.6). The Celtics have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Orlando Magic rank 6thworst in in the league on the road with a mere 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. Boston is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a lowly 3.3 foul shots per game this year when the Celtics are at home (7th-least in the league). Paolo Banchero will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Relative to last year's 41.3% mark, Sam Hauser's field goal performance has risen this year to 56.2%. Sam Hauser has converted a terrific 3.0 threes per game this season, quite a bit more than his 1.8 rate last season. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's exceptional 123.0 points per game at home settles in as the 6th-most in the league this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce further opportunities for offense).

The 4th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 5thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. This year, their opposition has attempted 25.3 foul shots per game (5th-highest in the league) vs. the Magic, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Compared to last season's 2.0 rate, Derrick White's three-pointers drained have jumped this season to 2.5 per game. Derrick White has averaged 31.5 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's exceptional 123.0 points per game at home settles in as the 6th-most in the league this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce further opportunities for offense).

Cole Anthony has made 49.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games at home, 6.2% more than he's converted in all games this season at home. In comparison to last season's 3.6 clip, Cole Anthony's shot attempts from beyond the arc have spiked this season to 4.5 per game. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense). Compared to last year's 2.8 rate, Cole Anthony's number of free throws has risen this year to 4.4 free throws per game.

Compared to last season's 52.2% clip, Goga Bitadze's field goal prowess has jumped this season to 58.1%. Goga Bitadze has averaged an impressive 20.4 minutes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 11.6 minutes per game last year. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Orlando Magic's fantastic 29.9 foul shots per game ranks best in the NBA this year.

In contrast to last year's 14.0 rate, Franz Wagner's shots taken have increased this year to 16.6 per game. In comparison to last season's 4.9 clip, Franz Wagner's 3-point attempts have increased this season to 5.9 per game. The matchup vs. Boston is a good one for three-point attempts; when the Celtics are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.0). The 8th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).

Compared to last season's 7.1 clip, Jaylen Brown's 3-point attempts have fallen this season to 6.1 per game. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 41.1% on field goals (13th-worst in the league) against the Orlando Magic, labeling this as a tough matchup. The 4th-least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 5thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Jaylen Brown has attempted a mere 3.6 foul shots per game this year, quite a bit less than his 4.8 mark last year.

As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's exceptional 123.0 points per game at home settles in as the 6th-most in the league this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce further opportunities for offense). Kristaps Porzingis has made 87.5% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 8.3% more than he's made over the course of the year. Kristaps Porzingis will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to raise player performance across the board.

Moritz Wagner has successfully made a whopping 65.0% of his shots from the field this season, a significant increase from his 45.8 rate last season. Relative to last season's 28.3% clip, Moritz Wagner's 3-point ability has jumped this season to 38.9%. The 8th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense). With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Orlando Magic's fantastic 29.9 foul shots per game ranks best in the NBA this year.

Jrue Holiday has sunk 53.3% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games on the road, 10.9% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season when playing on the road. Jrue Holiday has tallied 33.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 88th percentile. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's exceptional 123.0 points per game at home settles in as the 6th-most in the league this year. The Boston Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 8th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). This year when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has snagged 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce further opportunities for offense).

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.

Gary Harris has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.