It’s Sunday, April 27, and the Boston Celtics (61-21) and Orlando Magic (41-41) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando.
Orlando won Game 3, 95-93, in a last-second thriller holding off Boston. Paolo Banchero (29) and Franz Wagner (32) combined for 61 of the Magic’s 95 points, while Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 36 points in his return after missing Game 2.
The Celtics are currently 33-8 on the road with a point differential of 9, while the Magic have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Celtics vs. Magic live today
- Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Site: Kia Center
- City: Orlando, FL
- Network/Streaming: TNT
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Game odds for Celtics vs. Magic
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Celtics (-275), Magic (+223)
- Spread: Celtics -6.5
- Over/Under: 197 points
That gives the Celtics an implied team point total of 100.88, and the Magic 97.49.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Celtics vs. Magic game
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Celtics to cover the first-half spread of -3.5:
“This has been a grind-it-out series where both teams haven’t been that efficient from the field. However, one of my favorite angles on the Celtics is backing them off a loss. In the first half, Boston has led at half once (by 3) and trailed twice, so a good start is crucial to taking Game 4 and going back to Boston with a chance to close it out. Jayson Tatum looked good in his return (36 points on 10-of-22) and if Jrue Holiday is back in the lineup (missed Game 3), Boston’s defense will improve.”
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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Celtics & Magic game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Celtics on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Orlando Magic at +6.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 197.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Celtics vs. Magic on Sunday
- The Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams
- Each of the Celtics’ last 5 road games with the Magic have stayed under the Total
- The Magic have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home
- The Celtics’ record in their last 10 road games stands at 9-1
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
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Published April 27, 2025 08:55 AM
It’s Sunday, April 27, and the Boston Celtics (61-21) and Orlando Magic (41-41) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando.
Orlando won Game 3, 95-93, in a last-second thriller holding off Boston. Paolo Banchero (29) and Franz Wagner (32) combined for 61 of the Magic’s 95 points, while Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 36 points in his return after missing Game 2.
The Celtics are currently 33-8 on the road with a point differential of 9, while the Magic have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.
Game details & how to watch Celtics vs. Magic live today
- Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Site: Kia Center
- City: Orlando, FL
- Network/Streaming: TNT
Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.
Game odds for Celtics vs. Magic
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Celtics (-275), Magic (+223)
- Spread: Celtics -6.5
- Over/Under: 197 points
That gives the Celtics an implied team point total of 100.88, and the Magic 97.49.
Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!
Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Celtics vs. Magic game
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Celtics to cover the first-half spread of -3.5:
“This has been a grind-it-out series where both teams haven’t been that efficient from the field. However, one of my favorite angles on the Celtics is backing them off a loss. In the first half, Boston has led at half once (by 3) and trailed twice, so a good start is crucial to taking Game 4 and going back to Boston with a chance to close it out. Jayson Tatum looked good in his return (36 points on 10-of-22) and if Jrue Holiday is back in the lineup (missed Game 3), Boston’s defense will improve.”
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Celtics & Magic game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Celtics on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Orlando Magic at +6.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 197.
Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!
Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Celtics vs. Magic on Sunday
- The Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams
- Each of the Celtics’ last 5 road games with the Magic have stayed under the Total
- The Magic have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home
- The Celtics’ record in their last 10 road games stands at 9-1
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
– Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
– Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
– Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
– Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
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