Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 4/25/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

Location: Kia Center in Orlando, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Boston (-6.0)

Up 2 - 0 in the series, the Boston Celtics (61-21) are hitting the road to Kia Center on Friday where they will go up against the Orlando Magic (41-41) in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Orlando is 6-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 199.

The Celtics took the court against the Magic and took home the win by a score of 109-100 in Game 2. Boston finished with a 45.0% field goal percentage (36 of 80) and buried 12 of their 37 shots from 3-point land. When they shot from the free throw line, the Celtics converted 25 of their 33 shots for a rate of 75.8%. When discussing hauling in rebounds, they earned a total of 46 with 13 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 17 assists in the matchup while forcing the other team into 7 turnovers and getting 6 steals. When talking about defending, Boston allowed the other team to go 47.6% from the floor on 39 of 82 shooting. Orlando earned 18 dimes and had 6 steals for this game. Moreover, Orlando grabbed 34 rebounds (7 offensive, 27 defensive) and earned 4 blocks. Orlando finished the contest at 62.5% at the free throw line by burying 15 of 24 tries. They made 7 of their 29 attempts from distance. When it comes to personal fouls, the Celtics ended up walking away with 19 and the Magic recorded 23 personal fouls.

Jaylen Brown is one guy who was a factor in the game. He finished with 36 points on 12 out of 19 shooting. He played for 42 mins and also pulled down 10 rebounds. Brown shot 63.2% from the field and also recorded 5 dimes.

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Boston comes into this contest with a win-loss record of 61-21 on the season. They turn it over 11.9 times per contest and as a group are committing 15.9 fouls every game. As a team, Boston is grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game and has totaled 2,144 dimes on the year, which has them ranked 16th in the league in terms of passing. The Celtics are connecting on 36.8% on shots from distance (1,457 of 3,955) and 79.9% from the free throw line. They currently have an average of 116.3 points per outing (8th in the NBA) while going 46.2% from the field.

When they are on the defensive end, the Celtics are forcing 12.8 turnovers every game while drawing 17.5 fouls. They are relinquishing 34.7% on 3-point shots while they are 2nd in the NBA in points per game allowed (107.2). The Celtics defense is giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 45.0% (3,302 of 7,331) and they concede 43.7 rebounds per contest as a basketball team. They are ranked 3rd in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 1,968 conceded for the year.

In Game 2, the Magic corralled 27 defensive boards and 7 offensive boards totaling 34 for the contest. They turned it over 7 times, while getting 6 steals for the matchup. The Celtics were called for 19 personal fouls for the contest which got the Magic to the free throw line for 24 tries. They were able to knock down 15 of the free throws for a percentage of 62.5%. Pertaining to three-point attempts, Orlando converted 7 of their 29 tries (24.1%). When the final whistle blew, the Magic finished shooting 39 for 82 from the field which had them shooting 47.6%. The Magic permitted the Celtics to make 36 of 80 attempts from the floor which left them shooting 45.0% for the contest. They shot 32.4% from behind the 3-point line via 12 out of 37 and ended up going 25 out of 33 at the free throw line (75.8%). In reference to rebounds, Orlando allowed Boston to get 46 in total (13 on the offensive glass).

Paolo Banchero pitched in for the Magic for the game. He made 12 of 25 for the contest for a field goal percentage of 48.0%, and had 9 rebounds. Banchero tallied 32 points in his 43 minutes on the hardwood and had 7 dimes for the contest.

Orlando has a record of 41-41 on the season. When it comes to offensive execution, the Magic are connecting on 44.5% from the field, which ranks them 27th in the NBA. Orlando has accumulated 8,645 pts on the season (105.4 per game) and they collect 41.8 rebounds per game. They are dishing out assists 23.0 times per contest (30th in basketball) and they are giving up possession 14.2 times per contest. The Magic have committed 20.1 fouls every game and they connect on 77.5% from the free throw line.

The Orlando defense gives up 36.5% from downtown (938 of 2,571) and opponents are knocking down 76.6% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have relinquished 22.8 dimes and 42.1 boards per game, which is 1st and 3rd in the league. The Magic on defense are ranked 1st in the NBA in PPG given up with 105.5. They have forced 16.2 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 46.8% from the floor (17th in the league).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Boston (-6.0)

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