Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 4/27/25
At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-300) will be in Orlando to take on the Magic (+243). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is currently sitting at 196.5 points.
Boston is currently favored by 6.5 points and is 61-21 on the season. They are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic are 7th at 41-41.
BOSTON CELTICS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -6.5
This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 27th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-120 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 19 threes.
Does Boston Have What it Takes on the Road?
The Celtics fell to 61-21 on the season after a 95-93 road loss to the Magic on Friday. Boston entered the game as -5.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 188, falling short of the 201-point over/under line.
Boston took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Orlando 32-18. However, the Magic responded with a 12-0 run and a dominant 3rd quarter, holding the Celtics to just 11 points. Boston tried to rally in the 4th, but Orlando edged them out 22-23 in the final period.
In their 95-93 loss to the Magic, the Celtics’ offense struggled, shooting 44.6% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 33.3% clip. Jayson Tatum led the way with 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40% efficiency.
Jaylen Brown added 19 points, while Derrick White contributed 16 points and 5 assists. Tatum scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th.
Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up defensively, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd quarter and 22 in the 4th. Overall, they held the Magic to 95 points on 41% shooting.
Boston was particularly effective in defending the three, with Orlando hitting just 8 threes at a 25% clip. The Celtics also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Taking a Look at the Magic Chances at Home
Orlando wrapped up their season at 41-41 after a 95-93 win over Boston on Friday. The Magic, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 188 fell short of the 201 O/U line.
A key 12-0 run helped the Magic take control, turning a 22-17 deficit into a 29-22 lead. After a strong 3rd quarter where they held Boston to 11 points, Orlando entered the 4th up 73-70 and held on for the win, despite being outscored 23-22 in the final period.
Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero powered the Magic’s offense in their 95-93 win over the Celtics, with Wagner posting 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting just 40.7% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Banchero added 29 points and 6 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his three-point attempts, though he shot 40% overall.
As a team, the Magic shot 41% from the field and made 8 threes at a 25% clip. Wagner scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Banchero added 8, after scoring 13 in the 1st quarter.
Despite giving up 59 points in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 11 points to help secure a 95-93 win over the Celtics. They gave up 23 points in the 4th but managed to hold on for the victory.
Overall, the Magic held the Celtics to 44% shooting, including 33% from three-point range, where Boston made 9 threes. Orlando sent the Celtics to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Magic also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.