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The Boston Celtics bring a 2-0 series record into Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which airs on ESPN, FDSFL, and NBCS-BOS at 7 p.m. ET.
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Celtics vs. Magic Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Celtics 112, Magic 105.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-169)
- Total Pick: Over 196.5 (computer predicts 216.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-3.5)
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
- So far this season, Boston has put together a 39-43-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 3.5 points or more, the Celtics have a 37-37 record against the spread.
- A total of 37 of Boston's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 78 times this season and won 60, or 76.9%, of those games.
- This season, Boston has won 58 of its 74 games, or 78.4%, when favored by at least -169 on the moneyline.
Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Orlando's ATS record is 41-41-0 this year.
- When they have played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season, the Magic are 12-16 against the spread.
- Of Orlando's 82 games with a set total, 35 have hit the over (42.7%).
- The Magic have compiled a 10-26 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 27.8% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +141 or longer, Orlando has a record of 7-18 (28%).
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Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jaylen Brown: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Hamstring),
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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