Orlando Magic (41-41) vs Boston Celtics (61-21)
Game Info: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +6.5 — Over/Under: 197
The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in the NBA playoffs Game 4 at the Kia Center. 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 look for a bounce back effort to take a 3-1 series lead. The Celtics haven’t lost back-to-back games since February 26-28.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 101.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 93.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.5 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.7 points and 2.7 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic look for another home upset to even up the series at 2-2. The Magic have won each of their last three home games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 93.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 101.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 32.3 points and 4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 26.7 points and 4.7 rebounds. Wendall Carter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 28.4 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against the Celtics.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as road favorites.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Kia Center against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games at Kia Center.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 road games after losing as favorites.
- The Magic have lost six of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games as road favorites following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 29th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (7.2) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Kristaps Porzingis ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.5) this season.
- Al Horford ranks 9th amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (1.9) this season.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Injury Report
Jrue Holiday is out for the Celtics with a hamstring injury. Jaylen Brown is questionable with a knee injury.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Celtics are now 39-45-1 ATS on the season and they’re dealing with injuries. With Holiday out and Brown dealing with a knee issue, the Celtics are vulnerable. The Magic have 24 wins at home and they’re 5-1 ATS in their last six games when underdogs of five or more points. The Magic have covered four of the last is games against the Celtics. The Magic are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games overall. I just can’t lay this sort of number with the Celtics given their injury situation. I’ll grab the points with the Magic at home in game 4.