Boston Celtics (61-21) vs Orlando Magic (41-41)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 8:30 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -11.5 — Over/Under: 199.5
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic are now attempting to fight back from a 3-1 series deficit after getting beaten by the Celtics in a 107-98 home defeat in Game 4 on Sunday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 31 points, seven rebounds and three assists, Franz Wagner added 24 points with six rebounds and seven assists while Cory Joseph chipped in with 12 points and six assists.
As a team, the Magic shot just 43 percent from the field and eight of 30 from the 3-point line, which aren’t impressive numbers. But they fought hard and had the scores tied late in the fourth quarter, before they allowed they got outscored by 16-7 in the final quarter. 3:58. Wendell Carter Jr had just nine points in 36 minutes of action while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored just eight points.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are now just one win away from moving onto the second round after taking care of business in a solid road win in Game 4. Jayson Tatum led the team with 37 points, 14 rebounds and three assists, Jaylen Brown added 21 points with 11 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis scored 19 points while Derrick White chipped in with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Celtics shot just 43 percent from the field and nine of 31 from the 3-point line as they battled with the pesky Magic in a close contest. They clamped down defensively and restricted the Magic to just seven points in the final 4:17 to escape with the gritty road win.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight playoff games at TD Garden.
- The Magic have lost each of their last 12 Tuesday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Tuesday night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 12 of the Magic’s last 15 playoff games.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games following a loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games at TD Garden following a road win.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Kristaps Porzingis ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.5) this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for points per game (22.2) this season.
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.
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner, while the Celtics have ruled out Jrue Holiday, and they have listed Jaylen Brown as questionable for this one. The Magic tried their best to square up the series in Game 4. They were right in the contest until late in the fourth quarter, but they’re going to find it tough to replicate that effort against the Celtics on the road. The Magic will be battling for their lives, but the Celtics are tough to beat at home and almost unbeatable if they are hitting their 3-point shots. The Celtics are still a little banged up, but they should have more than enough firepower to finish the job at home in this one.