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The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic square off to tip off the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are big, 12.5-point favorites in the matchup, which airs on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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Celtics vs. Magic Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Celtics 115, Magic 103.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-885)
- Total Pick: Over 205.5 (computer predicts 217.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (+12.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Magic | -8.5 | 206 | -357 | +283 | 96-76 ORL |
| 1/17/2025 | Celtics | -14.5 | 213.5 | -1149 | +720 | 121-94 BOS |
| 12/23/2024 | Celtics | -10 | 213.5 | -386 | +303 | 108-104 ORL |
| 12/17/2023 | Celtics | -8.5 | 227.5 | -366 | +289 | 114-97 BOS |
| 12/15/2023 | Celtics | -5.5 | 225.5 | -215 | +178 | 128-111 BOS |
| 11/24/2023 | Celtics | -5.5 | 221 | -215 | +174 | 113-96 ORL |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston is 39-43-0 against the spread this season.
- The Celtics are 9-15 against the spread when favored by 12.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 37 of Boston's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 78 times this season and won 60, or 76.9%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 17-3, a 85% win rate, when it's favored by -885 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 41-41-0 against the spread this year.
- The Magic are winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 12.5-point underdogs.
- A total of 35 of Orlando's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (42.7%).
- The Magic have won 27.8% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (10-26).
- Orlando has played as a moneyline underdog of +588 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
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Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics: None
Magic
Magic:
Moritz Wagner: Out For Season (Knee),
Jalen Suggs: Out For Season (Quadricep)
Celtics vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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