Celtics-Magic Lines Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Amway Arena in the third game of their second-round playoff series. Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 4-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Eddie House dropped 31 points to lead the Celtics to a 112-94 victory over the Magic in Game 2 on Wednesday and even the best-of-seven series. That game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 190. Ray Allen netted 22 points, while Rajon Rondo collected a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 18 assists for the Celtics. Rashard Lewis collected 17 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss for the Magic. Team records: Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Orlando are 8-2 After playing Orlando are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 Orlando most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 8-2 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Orlando Boston is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games at home Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Boston at Orlando, Sunday, May 10 Orlando home to Boston, Sunday, May 10