Boston Celtics defeat Orlando Magic 24-23: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · NBA · Boston Celtics 24, Orlando Magic 23

The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 24-23 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Kia Center. The Orlando Magic covered the spread as 7-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 222, with 47 points combined.

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic final score and game recap

The Boston Celtics won by 1 point.

Who covered the spread in Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic?

The Orlando Magic covered the spread as 7-point underdogs, losing by 1 point.

The spread opened at Boston Celtics -6.5 and closed at Boston Celtics -7. AiQ's pick was the Boston Celtics -7.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

Did Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic go over or under the total?

The game went under: 47 points combined against a closing total of 222, under by 175.

The total opened at 223 and closed at 222. AiQ's pick was the under 221.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

How did AiQ's Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic predictions do?

None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boston Celtics at -295 and the Orlando Magic at +230. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Celtics a 71% favorite. The Boston Celtics won as the favorite at -295: $33.90 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boston Celtics, the best price before the game was -270 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.2% value).

The spread moved toward the Boston Celtics between the open and the close, and the Orlando Magic covered. The total moved down from 223 to 222, and the game went under.

This result left the Boston Celtics 5-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight wins for the Boston Celtics.

This result left the Orlando Magic 2-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-3 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times.

What's next for Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic?

Next for the Boston Celtics: at the Houston Rockets on Monday, November 2, 2026. Next for the Orlando Magic: the Washington Wizards at home on Monday, November 2, 2026.