The Boston Celtics bring a 3-1 series record into a decisive Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are heavy, 12-point favorites in the matchup, which will be broadcast on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSFL at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Celtics vs. Magic Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Celtics 114, Magic 102.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-704)
- Total Pick: Over 200 (computer predicts 216.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-12)
Recent Celtics vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2025 | Celtics | -7.5 | 199.5 | -353 | +278 | 107-98 BOS |
| 4/25/2025 | Celtics | -5.5 | 200.5 | -216 | +180 | 95-93 ORL |
| 4/23/2025 | Celtics | -10.5 | 196.5 | -529 | +393 | 109-100 BOS |
| 4/20/2025 | Celtics | -12.5 | 205 | -893 | +592 | 103-86 BOS |
| 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 has a 39-43-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 12 points or more, the Celtics have a 10-17 record against the spread.
- Boston's games have gone over the point total in 37 out of 82 opportunities (45.1%).
- The Celtics have won 60, or 76.9%, of the 78 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Boston has a record of 21-4, a 84% win rate, when it's favored by -704 or more by bookmakers this season.
Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Orlando has a 41-41-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Magic are 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 12 points or greater this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 35 of Orlando's 82 games with a set total.
- The Magic have been the underdog on the moneyline 36 total times this season. They've gone 10-26 in those games.
- Orlando has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +500 or longer in two chances.
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Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jrue Holiday: Day-To-Day (Hamstring)
Magic
Magic:
Moritz Wagner: Out For Season (Knee),
Jalen Suggs: Out For Season (Quadricep)
Celtics vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSFL
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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