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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics April 9th 2025
At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-179) will host the Boston Celtics (+150) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 4 points.
Both teams are riding 3-game win streaks and will be looking to keep the momentum going. The over/under line for this game is set at 209.5 points.
Celtics vs. Magic Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
- Where: Orlando at Kia Center
- Date: Wednesday, April 9th
- Betting Odds ORL -4, BOS +150 | ORL -179 O/U 209.5
The Celtics Can Win If…
Boston improved to 59-20 after a 119-117 win over the Knicks on Tuesday. The Celtics were favored by 2.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 11.5 points.
New York went on a 10-0 run early, but Boston took control with a strong 31-20 3rd quarter. The Celtics led 83-78 going into the 4th, but the Knicks outscored them 29-24 in the final period.
Kristaps Porzingis hit 8 threes at a 61.5% clip, finishing with 34 points and 4 rebounds in the Celtics’ win over the Knicks. Jayson Tatum added 32 points and 7 rebounds, making 4 threes despite shooting just 36.4% from deep. Boston connected on 19 threes as a team, shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc and 46% overall.
Porzingis scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and added 5 more in overtime. Tatum put up 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Jrue Holiday scored 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd and added 4 more in overtime.
Despite giving up 117 points, the Celtics’ defense did enough to secure the win over the Knicks. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 20 points. Boston also limited New York’s three-point shooting, holding them to 11 made threes on 28% shooting.
The Celtics sent the Knicks to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. Boston finished with 8 steals and 4 blocks but allowed 17 offensive rebounds.
- Boston has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 5-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 105. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- As the betting underdog, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
- Over their last three games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
The Magic Can Win If…
Orlando improved to 39-40 on the season with a 119-112 win over the Hawks on Tuesday. At home, the Magic were -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 231.5 went over the line of 225.5.
A key moment in the game was a 10-0 run by Orlando, which stretched their lead from 57-55 to 67-55. They outscored the Hawks 36-26 in the 2nd quarter and went into the 4th quarter leading 92-84.
Paolo Banchero’s 33-point, 10-rebound performance led the Magic to a win over the Hawks, with Banchero scoring 21 points in the first half. Franz Wagner added 22 points, scoring 8 in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Wendell Carter contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Orlando hit 14 threes at a 41.2% rate, shooting 50% from the field overall. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in 15 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Magic gave up 112 points to the Hawks but still managed to secure the win. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up 26. In the 3rd, they allowed 27 points, followed by 28 in the 4th.
Orlando held Atlanta to 45% shooting, including 34% from three, with the Hawks making 14 threes. The Magic sent the Hawks to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Magic also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks.
- Across their last five home contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 112 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
The Lean
As the underdogs with a spread of +4, we recommend going with the Celtics on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 209.5 and our model has the Celtics and Magic finishing with a combined 257 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Orlando Battles for Home Court in Play-In While Boston Chases History
The stakes are high in Orlando on Wednesday night as the Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics. With the seventh seed in the East still up for grabs, this game carries major implications for the Magic—while Boston aims to etch its name into the NBA history books.
Orlando (39-40) moved two games ahead of Atlanta for the No. 7 spot after a clutch 119-112 win over the Hawks on Tuesday. The play-in tournament format rewards the 7th and 8th seeds with two chances to earn a playoff berth, making home-court advantage crucial.
Magic Clicking at the Right Time
After the win, coach Jamahl Mosley kept his squad focused:
“Enjoy it right now… but you have to do it again.”
Orlando closes out the season with tough road games at Indiana (Friday) and Atlanta (Sunday), making Wednesday’s matchup with the Celtics even more pivotal.
Celtics Locked into No. 2, But History is on the Line
Boston (59-20) has already clinched the No. 2 seed in the East, but don’t expect them to ease off the gas. The Celtics are riding a nine-game road win streak, and with a win in Orlando, they’d tie the 2015-16 Warriors for the best road record (34-7) in NBA history.
Kristaps Porzingis was dominant in Boston’s 119-117 OT win over the Knicks Tuesday, scoring 34 points, tying his season high.
Joe Mazzulla stressed that the focus is still on execution over playoff scouting.
“It’s not about who we might see. It’s about getting better each possession,” said Mazzulla.
“Offensively we have room to grow.”
Season Series and Star Watch
This will be the third and final regular-season meeting between the two squads:
- Dec. 23: Magic pulled off a 108-104 comeback win without Jayson Tatum
- Jan. 17: Celtics responded with a dominant 121-94 victory, led by Tatum’s 30
Orlando’s Tristan da Silva had 18 points in their earlier win, helping overcome a 15-point halftime deficit.
If history is any indicator, expect another hard-fought, playoff-like atmosphere.
