Find today’s Celtics vs. Magic prediction here. The Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Boston Celtics (64–18) open their 2025 playoff campaign against the gritty No. 8 seed Orlando Magic (44–38). Game 1 tips off Sunday, April 20 at 3:30 PM ET from TD Garden, airing live on ABC and streaming on Fubo.
Boston enters as a heavy favorite, but Orlando’s defense ranks among the league’s best. Will Jayson Tatum and crew make a statement early, or can Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero spoil the opener?
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📺 Where to Watch Celtics vs. Magic Game 1? (Sun, Apr 20 2025)
- Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: ABC
- Stream: Fubo
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
🧠 Celtics vs. Magic Odds
| Bet Type | Line |
| 🟩 Spread | Celtics -13.5 |
| 💰 Moneyline | Celtics -1000, Magic +660 |
| 🔢 Total | Over/Under 206 |
🏀 Celtics vs. Magic – Last 10 Head-to-Head Games
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | Series Record (BOS–ORL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Apr 9, 2025 | Celtics @ Magic | 76 – 96 | Magic | 76 – 57 |
| 132 | Jan 17, 2025 | Celtics vs. Magic | 121 – 94 | Celtics | 76 – 56 |
| 131 | Dec 23, 2024 | Celtics @ Magic | 104 – 108 | Magic | 75 – 56 |
| 130 | Dec 17, 2023 | Celtics vs. Magic | 114 – 97 | Celtics | 75 – 55 |
| 129 | Dec 15, 2023 | Celtics vs. Magic | 128 – 111 | Celtics | 74 – 55 |
| 128 | Nov 24, 2023 | Celtics @ Magic | 96 – 113 | Magic | 73 – 55 |
| 127 | Jan 23, 2023 | Celtics @ Magic | 98 – 113 | Magic | 73 – 54 |
| 126 | Dec 18, 2022 | Celtics vs. Magic | 92 – 95 | Magic | 73 – 53 |
| 125 | Dec 16, 2022 | Celtics vs. Magic | 109 – 117 | Magic | 73 – 52 |
| 124 | Oct 22, 2022 | Celtics @ Magic | 126 – 120 | Celtics | 73 – 51 |
📊 Betting Trends to Know
- Boston is 9–8 ATS when favored by 13.5+ this year
- Orlando is 0–1 ATS when catching 13.5+ points
- These teams combine for 221.7 PPG, well over the listed 206 total
- Opponents combine to average 212.7 PPG vs. these teams
🔥 Key Prop Bets to Watch
🟢 Boston Celtics
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM |
| Jayson Tatum | 25.5 (-110) | 8.5 (-115) | 5.5 (-125) | 2.5 (-160) |
| Derrick White | 13.5 (-125) | 4.5 (-115) | 4.5 (-120) | 2.5 (-175) |
| Jaylen Brown | 18.5 (-120) | 5.5 (+114) | 3.5 (-145) | 1.5 (-120) |
🔥 Top Pick: Tatum Over 2.5 Threes
🟠 Orlando Magic
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM |
| Franz Wagner | 22.5 (-105) | 5.5 (-145) | 4.5 (+120) | 1.5 (-154) |
| Paolo Banchero | 24.5 (-105) | 8.5 (+114) | 4.5 (+120) | 1.5 (-130) |
🔥 Top Pick: Banchero Over 24.5 Points
📈 Team Insights
✅ Boston Celtics
- PPG: 116.3 (8th)
- Opp. PPG: 107.2 (2nd)
- 3PM: 17.8 (1st in NBA)
- Net Rating: +9.1
- Home Scoring: 116.9 PPG
🚨 Orlando Magic
- PPG: 105.4 (28th)
- Opp. PPG: 105.5 (1st)
- 3PM: 11.2 (30th)
- Net Rating: -0.1
- Road Scoring: 105.2 PPG
🔁 Recent Form & ATS Records
| Team | Last 10 | ATS Record |
| Celtics | 7–3 | 39–42–1 |
| Magic | 6–4 | 41–41–0 |
🎯 ClutchBuzz Best Bets
- ✅ Magic +13.5 — Boston wins, but Magic sneak the cover
- ✅ Over 206 — Both sides can combine for 210+
- ✅ Franz Wagner Over 22.5 Points
- ✅ Jayson Tatum Over 2.5 Threes
💸 Same Game Parlay Idea (+625 Boost)
- Tatum 25+ Points ✅
- Banchero 25+ Points ✅
- Celtics Win ✅
- Over 204.5 Total ✅
🧨 ClutchBuzz Celtics vs. Magic Prediction
- Final Score: Celtics 115 – Magic 102
- Against the Spread: Magic +13.5 ✅
- Total: Over 206 ✅
Boston should handle business at home, but this number is big. Orlando’s top-tier defense could keep it interesting, especially early. Expect the Celtics to pull away in the second half — but don’t be surprised if the Magic backdoor cover.
Ready to fire? Let’s ride. 🚀
