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The Boston Celtics are 5.5-point favorites in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Friday, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, FDSFL, and NBCS-BOS. The Celtics hold a 2-0 lead in the series.
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Celtics vs. Magic Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Celtics 112, Magic 105.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-224)
- Total Pick: Over 198.5 (computer predicts 216.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-5.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 is 39-43-0 ATS this season.
- The Celtics have a 30-36 record against the spread in games they were favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- In Boston's 82 games with a set total, 37 have hit the over (45.1%).
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 78 times and won 60, or 76.9%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 51-15, a 77.3% win rate, when it's favored by -224 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 41-41-0 ATS this year.
- The Magic are 9-11 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Orlando's games have gone over the point total 35 out of 82 times (42.7%).
- The Magic have won 10 of the 36 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (27.8%).
- Orlando has gone 5-14 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +184 or longer (26.3%).
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Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Day-To-Day (Wrist)
Magic
Magic:
Moritz Wagner: Out For Season (Knee),
Jalen Suggs: Out For Season (Quadricep)
Celtics vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN, FDSFL, and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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