Magic-Celtics Odds Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden. Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Rashard Lewis went for 18 points and seven rebounds to lead the Magic past the Celtics 95-90 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night. Orlando cashed as 3-point road underdogs as the game played under the 189-point total listed by sportsbooks. Mickael Pietrus dropped 17 points off the bench for the Magic, who got 16 points and 22 boards from Dwight Howard in the upset. Paul Pierce drained 23 points for Boston, while Rajon Rondo had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists for the Celtics. Team records: Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 8-2 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Orlando are 9-1 After playing Orlando are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 10 games at home Boston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games Next up: Orlando home to Boston, Friday, May 8 Boston at Orlando, Friday, May 8