Magic vs. Celtics NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 25

Magic vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN, FDSFL, and NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics bring a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which airs on ESPN, FDSFL, and NBCS-BOS at 7 p.m. ET. The point total is 197 in the matchup.

Magic vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (54.3%)

Magic vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have registered a 39-42-1 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Magic are 41-41-0 this year.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 37 times.
• Magic games this year have gone over the total in 35 of 82 opportunities (42.7%).
• Against the spread, Boston has played worse at home, covering 18 times in 41 home games, and 21 times in 41 road games.
• The Celtics have eclipsed the over/under in 21 of 41 home games (51.2%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• Against the spread, Orlando has performed better at home (22-19-0) than away (19-22-0).
• Magic games have gone above the over/under 39% of the time at home (16 of 41), and 46.3% of the time away (19 of 41).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum's numbers on the season are 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 made 3-pointers (fourth in league).
• Derrick White's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 4.5 boards and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 made treys (fourth in league).
• Jaylen Brown averages 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists, shooting 46.3% from the floor and 32.4% from downtown, with 1.8 made treys per contest.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 14.3 points, 3.5 assists and 3.8 boards.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

Magic Leaders

• Franz Wagner averages 24.2 points, 5.7 boards and 4.7 assists. He is also sinking 46.3% of his shots from the floor and 29.5% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
• Per game, Paolo Banchero provides the Magic 25.9 points, 7.5 boards and 4.8 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• The Magic are receiving 9.1 points, 7.2 boards and 2 assists per game from Wendell Carter Jr.
• Per game, Anthony Black gives the Magic 9.4 points, 2.9 boards and 3.1 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Goga Bitadze averages 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2 assists. He is draining 61.1% of his shots from the floor.

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