Celtics-Magic Lines Preview

The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Thursday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Celtics got out to a 19 point lead en route to a 98-83 victory over the Heat on Wedneday, The Celtics covered the 6-point spread, while the 181 points fell UNDER the posted total of 187. Ray Allen led the way with 27 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Eddie House added 25 points in the win. The Magic defeated the Nuggets 106-88 on Saturday, as slight 1.5-point underdogs at home. The 194 points went UNDER the posted total of 209.5. Hedo Turkoglu turned in a strong performance with 31 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jameer Nelson added 23 points, and Rashard Lewis chipped in with 21. Current streak: Boston has won 6 straight games. Orlando has won 7 straight games. Team records: Boston: 35-9 SU, 24-20 ATS Orlando: 33-8 SU, 28-12-1 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 1-9 Before playing Dallas are 4-6 After playing Miami are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Orlando most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Miami are 8-2 After playing Denver are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Next up: Boston home to Dallas, Sunday, January 25 Orlando at Miami, Saturday, January 24