Game Details:
Matchup: Magic vs Celtics
Date & Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Betting Line: Celtics -9.5 | Over/Under: 216.5

Key Storylines

Top of the East vs Rising Underdogs

The Celtics continue to dominate the Eastern Conference with their elite two-way play and home-court advantage. Coming off a big win against Milwaukee earlier this week, the Celtics are looking to carry that momentum into tonight’s matchup against a young and energetic Magic team.

Orlando has quietly put together a solid season and currently sits in the middle of the playoff race. With a young core led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic have proven they can hang with the league’s best — but doing it in TD Garden is a tall order.

Season Series: Celtics Lead 2-1

The Celtics won the last matchup in March by double digits, but the Magic did steal a game earlier in the season in Orlando. Each game has been competitive, but Boston’s firepower and experience have generally prevailed.

Injury Updates

Magic:
Out: Wendell Carter Jr. (groin), Gary Harris (calf)
Questionable: Jonathan Isaac (hamstring)

Celtics:
Out: Al Horford (rest), Luke Kornet (ankle)
Questionable: Jrue Holiday (knee soreness)

Stat Comparison

Magic:
PPG: 111.2 (22nd)
Opp PPG: 108.9 (4th)
ATS Record: 43-31-2

Celtics:
PPG: 119.4 (2nd)
Opp PPG: 107.6 (2nd)
ATS Record: 39-35-2

Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 29-9 at home this season
• The Magic are 18-21 on the road
• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 9 games
• Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games

Player Prop to Watch

Jayson Tatum – Points Total: 26.5
Tatum has scored 28+ in 4 of his last 5 games and has had success against the Magic this season. With Horford likely out and Holiday questionable, expect Tatum to shoulder more of the offensive load. The over could be worth a look.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Celtics -9.5 → Boston tends to dominate at home, and while Orlando has been stout defensively, the Celtics’ offense may be too much to contain for four quarters.

Total: Under 216.5 → Both teams are strong defensively and have leaned toward the under recently.

Player Prop: Jayson Tatum Over 26.5 points → He’s rolling offensively and should see high usage again tonight.

Boston’s home-court advantage and experience will be the difference. Expect the Magic to keep it close early, but the Celtics’ depth and perimeter shooting should lead to a comfortable win.

Final Score Prediction: Celtics 113, Magic 101