The Orlando Magic are heavy 11.5-point underdogs in a decisive Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Tuesday, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSFL. The Celtics are on top 3-1 in the series.
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Celtics vs. Magic Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Celtics 114, Magic 102.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-662)
- Total Pick: Over 196 (computer predicts 216.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-11.5)
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 11.5 points or more, the Celtics have a 12-20 record against the spread.
- Out of Boston's 82 games with a set total, 37 have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Celtics have been favorites in 78 games this season and won 60 (76.9%) of those contests.
- This season, Boston has won 22 of its 27 games, or 81.5%, when favored by at least -662 on the moneyline.
Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 41-41-0 against the spread this year.
- The Magic have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 11.5 points or more this season (0-2).
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 35 of Orlando's 82 games with a set total.
- The Magic have won 10 of the 36 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (27.8%).
- Orlando has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +480 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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