Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 4/29/25
At 8:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (+478) will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (-663) at TD Garden. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is currently set at 196.5.
Boston (-11.5) is currently 61-21 and in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Orlando, on the other hand, is 41-41 and in 7th place in the East. The Magic are also 1st in the Southeast Division.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -11.5
This game will be played at TD Garden at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, April 29th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 20 threes.
Will the Magic Defense Show Up on the Road?
Orlando fell to 41-41 on the season after a 107-98 home loss to Boston on Sunday. The Magic entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 205 points exceeded the 198.5-point line.
Boston’s 11-0 run early in the game put Orlando in a hole, but the Magic battled back, outscoring the Celtics 27-26 in the 3rd quarter. However, Boston pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Orlando 28-23 to seal the win.
In their 107-98 loss to the Celtics, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting 43.2% from the field and just 26.7% from three-point range, making only 8 threes. Paolo Banchero led the way with 31 points, despite shooting 37.5% overall and 33.3% from deep, hitting 2 threes.
Franz Wagner contributed 24 points, adding 9 in the 4th quarter, while Cory Joseph chipped in 12 points, making 2 threes at 50% efficiency. Joseph also shot 62.5% from the field, the best among Magic players.
Defensively, the Magic had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Celtics to 21 points, but they still allowed 107 points overall. Orlando gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 4th, which contributed to their loss.
Orlando limited Boston’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 threes on 29% shooting. The Celtics went to the line 32 times, making 30 free throws. The Magic finished with 31 defensive rebounds, while giving up 11 offensive boards.
Can the Celtics Please their Home Crowd?
The Celtics improved to 61-21 with a 107-98 win over the Magic on Sunday. Boston, favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread with the nine-point victory. The game’s total of 205 points went over the pre-game line of 198.5 by 6.5 points.
Boston went on an 11-0 run early, extending their lead from 18-12 to 29-12. They led 32-29 after the 1st quarter and 53-48 at halftime. After a close 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 27-26, the Celtics pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Orlando 28-23.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a win over the Magic, scoring 37 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, despite shooting 40% from the field and 30% from three-point range. Jaylen Brown added 21 points, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points, hitting 50% of his shots and making 2 threes at 50% efficiency.
Boston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 29% clip, and shot 43.6% overall. Tatum scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Brown added 11 in the 3rd.
The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance on Sunday, holding the Magic to just 98 points. Their best quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed only 19 points. Boston also limited Orlando to 23 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win.
Boston’s defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, as they held the Magic to just 8 made threes on 26% shooting. The Celtics also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.