Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 1 2026
The Sunday NBA schedule will get started with a matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic. Tipoff is scheduled for November 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm EST from the Kia Center. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Celtics are a 6.5 point road favorite and the total is sitting at 223. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Boston clicking on offense
The Boston Celtics have missed the playoffs just once in the previous ten seasons and are a couple of years removed from their NBA record 18th championship. The Celtics (4-1) lost their only road game and are a half-game out of first place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Boston raced out to a 19-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 125-111 home victory versus Brooklyn.
Boston G Payton Pritchard led all scorers with 30 points on 9-for-17 shooting in 35 minutes off the bench. Former number one overall draft pick Jayson Tatum contributed 26 points (9-20 FG), seven rebounds, and seven assists. Paul George added 18 points (7-15 FG), eight assists, and six rebounds for the Celtics.
Boston ranks fourth in the league in offensive efficiency and is averaging 120.8 points per game. During Friday’s victory, the Celtics assisted on 28 of 42 made field goals and shot 51 percent overall. Boston outscored Chicago 58-40 in the paint and led by as many as 32 points.
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Orlando playing without Banchero
The Orlando Magic took top-seeded Detroit to seven games in the first round and are in search of their first playoff series victory since 2010. The Magic (2-3) have dropped their first two home games and are sitting in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Orlando built a nine-point halftime lead and held on for a 121-114 road victory against Toronto.
Desmond Bane knocked down half of his 12 three-point attempts and led six Orlando players in double figures with 28 points. Talented F Franz Wagner contributed 26 points (8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, and five assists. Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points (7-8 FT), seven rebounds, and two steals for the Magic.
Three-point shooting has been an issue for the Magic, who currently rank 22nd in offensive efficiency. During Friday’s victory, Orlando connected on 18-for-34 from behind the arc and shot 53 percent overall. The Magic converted 25 of 29 free-throw attempts and led for 91 percent of the game.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction
Pick: Boston Celtics -6.5
Orlando is playing without starters Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee). The Magic defeated the Celtics last season at home, but Boston concluded the season series with three straight victories. The Celtics are the superior offensive team and have the edge on the glass. Take Boston to win and cover on the road.
Pick: Under 223
Orlando first year head coach Sean Sweeney was hired to create more spacing for a stagnant offense. Through their first five games, the Magic rank 22nd in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring a shade below 110 points on average. The Celtics are still playing slow and own a 2-3 O/U record. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Boston Celtics win 114-103
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