Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 04/25/25
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Celtics vs Magic Pickswise Expert Predictions
Heading into this series, the general consensus was that the Orlando Magic had the talent and grit to at least make the Boston Celtics work for a first-round victory — maybe even steal a game. But after a lopsided Game 1 in which the Celtics coasted to a 17-point win without ever really hitting their stride, that narrative took a sharp turn. Boston held the Magic under 90 points in the opener and made it look relatively easy. The question quickly shifted from “Can Orlando win a game?” to “Will they even come close?”
However, the series got more interesting when Jayson Tatum suffered a wrist injury late in Game 1. He sat out Game 2 and is listed as doubtful for tonight’s contest in Orlando. Given the Celtics’ depth and championship aspirations, it would be wise for them to rest Tatum for the remainder of the series — especially with New York or Detroit looming. Despite missing their superstar, the C’s pulled out a 9-point win in Game 2 after leading by just 3 at the half. It was a gritty, professional performance, but it also left the door cracked open. The Magic have played Boston tough all season. The Celtics are 8-3 without Tatum this year and 2 of those losses have come against none other than Orlando. If there’s ever a game for the Magic to steal, this is it.
Celtics vs Magic Prediction: Orlando +5 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.
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The Magic failed to cover the spread in 59% of their regular season games as an underdog (14-20).
In 3 wins against the Magic this season, the Celtics' average winning margin is +17.7.
The average game score (219.4) in the Celtics' last 20 road games is Over the current total for this game (197.5).
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