Magic vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 9

Magic vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: FDSFL and NBCS-BOS

A pair of hot teams hit the court when the Orlando Magic (39-40) host the Boston Celtics (59-20) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 7.5-point underdogs and will try to keep their three-game win streak intact against the Magic, winners of three straight. The matchup has an over/under of 206.5.

Magic vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (55.6%)

Magic vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Magic have registered a 39-40-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Celtics have played 79 games, with 38 wins against the spread.
• This season, Magic games have hit the over 33 times.
• Celtics games this season have hit the over 36 times in 79 opportunities (45.6%).
• When playing at home, Orlando has a better record against the spread (21-19-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (18-21-0).
• Looking at point totals, the Magic hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've exceeded the total 16 times in 40 opportunities this season (40%). In away games, they have hit the over 17 times in 39 opportunities (43.6%).
• Against the spread, Boston has had better results away (21-18-1) than at home (17-22-0).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Celtics' games have finished above the over/under at home (51.3%, 20 of 39) compared to on the road (40%, 16 of 40).

Magic Leaders

• Franz Wagner averages 24.2 points, 5.7 boards and 4.8 assists, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 29.3% from downtown, with 1.7 made treys per contest.
• Paolo Banchero averages 26.1 points, 7.6 boards and 4.7 assists.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 9.2 points, 7.4 boards and 2 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Goga Bitadze averages 7.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists, shooting 61.9% from the floor.
• Anthony Black's numbers on the season are 9.2 points, 2.8 boards and 3.1 assists per contest, shooting 42.1% from the floor.

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 27 points for the Celtics, plus 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists.
• The Celtics are getting 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game from Derrick White.
• The Celtics are getting 22.2 points, 5.8 boards and 4.5 assists per game from Jaylen Brown.
• The Celtics receive 13.9 points per game from Payton Pritchard, plus 3.8 boards and 3.4 assists.
• The Celtics receive 11.2 points per game from Jrue Holiday, plus 4.3 boards and 3.9 assists.

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