Boston Celtics (58-20) vs. Orlando Magic (39-40)
April 9, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -2.5; Over/Under: 213
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The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic meet on Wednesday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Knicks and Wizards, and they play the Hornets next. The Celtics have won 23 of their last 27 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.2 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Hawks and Wizards, and they play the Pacers and Hawks next. The Magic have won seven of their last nine games and are the seventh seed in the East.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.8 points and 4.7 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points and 5.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Celtics and Magic.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three games at Kia Center.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Celtics and Magic.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Kia Center following a win.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 14 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Celtics has covered the spread in eight of their last nine games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last 12 home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Magic vs Celtics Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
The Celtics will be without Al Horford.
Magic vs Celtics Prediction
I’m assuming this line is what it is because the Celtics are going to rest players after playing last night. The Celtics are pretty much locked into the second seed in the East. The Magic are at home with the rest advantage, and another win or two locks up the seventh seed in the East and home court throughout the play-in tournament. Assuming the Celtics do sit players, this is a game the Magic should win. Check the injury report for updates before betting. At the time of this writing, I’ll side with the Magic.
