Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The Boston Celtics play against the Orlando Magic in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

Paolo Banchero’s return to the lineup for Orlando was supposed to take them from overachievers to contenders. That is a work in progress. The Magic have lost four of their last six. They lost most recently 122-93 Wednesday in Milwaukee. Boston was upset Wednesday in Toronto. The Raptors knocked off the defending champs 110-97.

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The Orlando Magic play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Orlando Magic are spending $6,587,662 per win while the Boston Celtics are spending $7,108,001 per win. Game Ti

Orlando heads to Boston with Paolo Banchero a few games in since his return for injury. What will the former No. 1 pick have for the champs?

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics NBA game to be played on January 17, 2025 on ESPN.