Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/25
The Orlando Magic (-179) are favored by 4 points over the Boston Celtics (+150) in a matchup between two teams on three-game win streaks. The over/under line for the game is 209.5 points.
This Eastern Conference matchup will tip off at 7:00 ET at the Kia Center in Orlando. The game will be televised on NBCS.
BOSTON CELTICS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics +4
This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 9th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-118 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 21 threes.
Can the Celtics Grab a Win in Orlando?
The Celtics improved to 59-20 this season with a 119-117 win over the Knicks on Tuesday. Boston, favored by 2.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, winning by just two. The total points for the game reached 236, exceeding the over/under line of 224.5.
Boston fell behind early after a 10-0 Knicks run, but they turned things around in the 3rd quarter, outscoring New York 31-20. They entered the 4th quarter with an 83-78 lead but were outscored 29-24 in the final period.
Kristaps Porzingis hit 8 threes at a 61.5% clip, finishing with 34 points and 4 rebounds in the Celtics’ win over the Knicks. Jayson Tatum added 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 threes, shooting 50% from the field.
Porzingis scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and 5 in overtime, while Tatum had 12 points in the 4th. Boston made 19 threes, shooting 38.8% from deep and 46% overall.
Despite giving up 117 points, the Celtics’ defense held the Knicks to just 11 made three-pointers on 28% shooting from beyond the arc. Boston’s best defensive quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed only 20 points.
The Celtics sent the Knicks to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10. Boston finished with 8 steals and 4 blocks but allowed 17 offensive rebounds.
Will Orlando Win at Home?
The Magic improved to 39-40 on the season with a 119-112 home win over the Hawks on Tuesday. Orlando, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 231 points narrowly exceeded the 225.5-point line.
A key 10-0 run, which stretched the score from 57-55 to 67-55, helped Orlando take control. They outscored Atlanta 36-26 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th with a 92-84 lead, holding off the Hawks’ comeback attempt in the final period.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic to a win over the Hawks with 33 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Franz Wagner added 22 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 17 points and 9 boards, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
Orlando connected on 14 threes at a 41.2% clip, finishing with an overall shooting percentage of 50%. Banchero scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 2nd, while Wagner added 8 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.
The Magic gave up 112 points to the Hawks but still managed to win on Tuesday. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 26. Orlando also allowed 27 points in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th. Overall, the Magic held the Hawks to 45% shooting.
Orlando’s defense allowed 14 threes, with the Hawks shooting 34% from deep. Atlanta also went 18/22 from the free-throw line. The Magic grabbed 30 defensive rebounds but gave up 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks.