Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 4/20/25
At 3:30 ET, the Celtics will host the Magic in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Boston is currently favored by 13.5 and has a 61-21 record, while Orlando is 41-41 and is the 7th seed in the East.
This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on ABC.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -13.5
This game will be played at TD Garden at 3:30 ET on Sunday, April 20th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-120 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 45.9% and knocking down 21 threes.
Do the Magic Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Orlando closed out the season with a 120-95 win over the Hawks on Tuesday, bringing their record to 41-41. The Magic, favored by six points, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 220.5 O/U line.
Orlando took control early with an 11-0 run, breaking a 15-15 tie and leading 32-17 after the 1st quarter. Although the Hawks outscored the Magic in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, Orlando dominated the 4th, outscoring Atlanta 41-22 to seal the win.
Cole Anthony led the Magic to a win over the Hawks, scoring 26 points and hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency. He was especially impactful in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points. Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, with 7 of his points coming in the final period.
Orlando shot 48.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.2% of their threes, making 11 in total. Anthony Black contributed 16 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter, and Paolo Banchero finished with 17 points despite shooting 30.8% from the field.
The Magic put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Hawks to just 95 points on Tuesday. They set the tone early, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter. The 2nd quarter was their toughest, giving up 30 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points.
Orlando’s defense limited Atlanta to 38% shooting from the field, including just 19% from beyond the arc, where the Hawks made only 4 threes. The Magic also recorded 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 9 blocks.
Can the Celtics Secure a Win at Home?
Boston improved to 61-21 with a 93-86 win over the Hornets on Sunday. The Celtics were favored by 10.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 179 points fell well short of the 209-point over/under line.
A 16-0 run early on helped Boston build a 26-5 lead, but Charlotte fought back, outscoring the Celtics in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Boston entered the 4th quarter with a narrow 69-68 lead but pulled away by holding the Hornets to 18 points in the final period.
The Celtics struggled offensively in their win over the Hornets, shooting just 38.9% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range, despite making 14 threes. Payton Pritchard led the way with 34 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 33.3% efficiency.
Sam Hauser added 15 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%. Pritchard scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Hauser contributed 12 of his points in the 1st.
The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Hornets, holding them to just 86 points on 37% shooting. Boston started strong, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter, and finished the game by allowing just 18 points in the 4th to secure the win.
From beyond the arc, the Celtics limited the Hornets to 11 threes on 28% shooting. Boston also sent Charlotte to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws. The Celtics recorded 12 steals and 6 blocks in the game.