Boston @ Orlando Picks & Props

Compared to last year's 1.6 rate, Sam Hauser's threes sunk have jumped this year to 2.7 per game. Sam Hauser has tallied a terrific 21.6 minutes per game this year, significantly higher than his 14.2 minutes per game last year. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about added chances for offense).

This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled 7.4 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, creating a strong matchup. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Magic. The Magic check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Black figures to see a rise in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Jayson Tatum has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league when it comes to getting T'ed up (76th percentile). When it comes to threes, the Boston Celtics's lackluster 33.5% rate of sunk threes away from home ranks 6th-lowest in the NBA this year. The 4th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Celtics. Jayson Tatum has successfully made a mere 4.7 foul shots per game this year, significantly less than his 6.9 rate last year. The matchup against Orlando is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SFs have attempted just 1.0 free throws per game this year when the Magic are on the road (15th-least in the league).

Goga Bitadze has successfully made 72.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 9 games on the road, 18.5% higher than he's converted in all games this year without the home court advantage. Goga Bitadze has tallied 26.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.8 higher than he's tallied overall this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting Cs have tallied 6.0 baskets per game (25th-highest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, identifying this as a good matchup. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Magic. The Magic check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Moritz Wagner has attempted a lowly 1.7 3-pointers per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 2.9 rate last year. The Orlando Magic check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which should decrease plays for the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing squads have nabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics (continuing possessions that can create additional opportunities for offense).

Payton Pritchard has tallied a whopping 20.7 minutes per game this season, quite a bit more than his 11.6 minutes per game last season. Payton Pritchard has been called for 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the NBA (17th percentile). The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about added chances for offense).

Jrue Holiday has averaged 33.9 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 52.8% on threes (29th-best in the league) vs. the Magic, labeling this as a good matchup. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about added chances for offense).

Compared to last year's 2.0 mark, Al Horford's three-point shots converted have jumped this year to 1.5 per game. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about added chances for offense). Relative to last season's 72.6% mark, Al Horford's foul-shot prowess has surged this season to 100.0%.

Among all players in the league, Jalen Suggs rates in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, logging a whopping 2.7 fouls per game while on the road this year. The Orlando Magic check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which should decrease plays for the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing squads have nabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics (continuing possessions that can create additional opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. Boston is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.7 free throws per game this year when the Boston Celtics are playing at home (14th-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White lands in the 86th percentile for 3-point shots made while at home, posting 2.4 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White measures in the 77th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 31.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 52.8% on threes (29th-best in the league) vs. the Magic, labeling this as a good matchup. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Paolo Banchero has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 0.0 technicals per game last year. The Orlando Magic check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 23.1% on threes (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, making this a hard matchup. The Celtics have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which should decrease plays for the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing squads have nabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics (continuing possessions that can create additional opportunities for offense).

Jonathan Isaac has sunk just 18.1% of his 3-point attempts this year, a sizeable decrease from his 34.7 mark last year. Compared to last season's 0.5 mark, Jonathan Isaac's personal fouls per game have risen this season to 1.3. The Orlando Magic check in as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games while traveling, which should decrease plays for the Orlando Magic. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing squads have nabbed 11.8 offensive boards per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics (continuing possessions that can create additional opportunities for offense).

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown registers in the 89th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game this year. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about added chances for offense).

Relative to last year's 23.3 mark, Kristaps Porzingis's points per game have surged this year to 21.6. Compared to last season's 49.9% rate, Kristaps Porzingis's field goal ability has risen this season to 55.8%. Kristaps Porzingis has averaged an impressive 32.1 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 32.2 minutes per game last year. The Celtics are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Orlando Magic). The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 9 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Franz Wagner has attempted 16.6 shots from the field per game this season, a significant increase from his 14.0 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Franz Wagner measures in the 78th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 31.3 minutes per game playing at home this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 14.6 shot attempts per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, creating a favorable matchup. The 7th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Magic. The Magic check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.

Cole Anthony has gone over 13.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Gary Harris has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.