Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction 4/9/25 NBA Picks

Orlando Magic (39-40) vs Boston Celtics (59-20)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)

Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -3.5 -- Over/Under: 211.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: FanDuel SN FL

The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic collide at the Kia Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Pick.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics have been on fire as they've won 17 of their last 19 games overall, and they will be aiming for a fourth-straight victory after outlasting the Knicks in a 119-117 overtime road win last night. Kristaps Porzingis led the team with 34 points on 11 of 19 shooting, Jayson Tatum added 32 points with seven rebounds and five assists, while Derrick White chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 46 percent from the field and 19 of 49 from the 3-point line as they worked their way back from an early 11-point deficit to force overtime. They eked out a narrow win behind a clutch 30-footer from Kristaps Porzingis with just 40.1 seconds left on the clock. The Celtics will meet the Hornets after this game.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in fine form as they've won seven of their last nine games overall. They will be eager to build on their current three-game win streak after sneaking past the Hawks in a 119-112 home win last night. Paolo Banchero led the team with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists; Franz Wagner added 22 points with six rebounds and six assists, while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 17 points, nine rebounds, six steals, and three blocks. As a team, the Magic shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 36-point burst in the second quarter to lead by single digits for most of the game. They finished with a flurry in the fourth quarter to lead by 14 points.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The Magic have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Celtics have lost each of their last three games at Kia Center following a win.
  • The home team has covered the spread in each of the Celtics' last five games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won each of their last 13 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Magic have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Magic's last 12 games at Kia Center following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the Celtics' last six road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Celtics are still slightly shorthanded with Al Horford still out, but they could decide to rest a bunch of starters here, while the Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner. You would expect the Celtics to open as heavy favorites here despite being the road team, but given that the Magic have opened as favorites, it is fair to say that the Celtics could be resting some players here. With that being said, I still like the Celtics to get the win if they play their usual lineup, but I will side with the Magic if the Celtics bench all their starters.

Peter’s Pick Orlando -3.5

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