Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/25/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, April 25, 2025

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5.5, Magic +5.5; Over/Under:  197.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5.5, Magic +5.5; Over/Under:  197.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5.5, Magic +5.5; Over/Under:  197.5 points

Boston Celtics:  61-21 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Orlando Magic:  41-41 (1st place, Southeast Division)

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Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10

Orlando Magic:  6-4 last 10

The Celtics are entering the playoffs with a 61-21 record overall this season and they were 33-8 in their road games where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets twice in a row and the Orlando Magic twice in a row. Jaylen Brown led the team in points in that game with 36 while Kristaps Porziņģis was next on the team with 20 points. Jrue Holiday led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porziņģis each led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45% from the field, 32.4% from 3-point range, and 75.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.2 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 39-44-1 this season and their O/U record is 38-46.

The Magic are entering the playoffs with a 41-41 record overall this season and they were 22-19 in their home games where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Boston Celtics twice in a row. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 32 while Franz Wagner was next on the team with 25 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Paolo Banchero led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 47.6% from the field, 24.1% from 3-point range, and 62.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 105.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.5 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 42-42-1 this season and their O/U record is 36-49.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 5.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This is game 3 of a 7 game series between the 2nd seeded Celtics and the 7th seeded Magic from the Eastern Conference for the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics are leading this series 2-0 after winning game 2 at home. The Celtics took the 2nd game of this series with a 109-100 win over the Magic and they did it without their best player. They were missing Tatum in that one, but it didn't matter much since the Celtics have a lot of talent to fill that hole. Now this series is going back to Orlando where the Magic have been a lot better this season, going 22-19 on their home court, but the Celtics have been an even better road team this year than they have been at home, going 33-8 in road games this year. Tatum could also be back in this game and that will be a huge boost for the defending champions as the Magic won't have much of a chance in this game against a healthy Celtics team. The Magic have one of the best defenses in the NBA this year, but they aren't a good team when it comes to shooting and it has shown in both games of this series as they haven't been putting up a ton of points. Even if Tatum sits out again, the Celtics have the talent to stay in control this entire game and they have the potential to sweep the Magic in this series. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 25, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 113 Magic 103.

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Boston Celtics: 20-30 ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 8-14 ATS versus good defensive teams - allowing 108 points/game or less. 4-10 ATS on the road versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making 33% of their attempts. 31-22 UNDER as a road favorite of 6 points or less. 

Orlando Magic: 4-1 ATS when trailing in a playoff series. 18-10 ATS at home against Atlantic division opponents. 35-14 ATS at home versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing 13 turnovers/game or less. 36-19 UNDER against Atlantic division opponents. 

Boston Celtics:  J. Tatum (PF) Day To Day - Wrist.

Orlando Magic:  J. Suggs (PG) Out For Season - Quad. M. Wagner (C) Out For Season - Knee.

“He came in saying he was going to do everything it takes to win.” - Joe Mazzulla on Jaylen Brown after his team’s win against the Magic in game 2 of this series on Wednesday.

“They came out of the locker room and went on a run. We had trouble coming back from that." - Paolo Banchero after their loss against the Celtics in game 2 of this series on Wednesday.

PG Derrick White

SG Jrue Holiday

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Cory Joseph

SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: J. Tatum (26.8)

APG: J. Tatum (6)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.7)

PPG: P. Banchero (25.9)

APG: P. Banchero (4.8)

Reb/G: P. Banchero (7.5)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (3rd season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (4th season)