On Tuesday, April 29, the Orlando Magic (41-41) and Boston Celtics (61-21) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Boston won Game 4 in Orlando, 107-98, to take control of the series (3-1 lead). Jayson Tatum led Boston with a massive 37-point and 14-rebound double-double, while Jaylen Brown poured in 21 points and grabbed 11 boards. For the Magic, Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Franz Wanger totaled 24 for 55 of the Magic’s 98 points. Jrue Holiday is questionable for Boston after missing Games 3 and 4.
The Magic are currently 19-22 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Celtics have an 8-2 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 Magic vs. Celtics live today
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 8:30PM EST
- Site: TD Garden
- City: Boston, MA
- Network/Streaming: NBA TV
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Game odds for Magic vs. Celtics
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Odds: Magic (+500), Celtics (-704)
- Spread: Celtics -12
- Over/Under: 200 points
That gives the Magic an implied team point total of 99, and the Celtics 105.25.
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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Magic vs. Celtics game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Jayson Tatum to double-double:
“The Celtics are in a close-out spot and I don’t expect the Magic to go easy, but I do expect Tatum to get his. In the series, Tatum averages 12.3 rebounds on 19.3 rebound chances per game. His 19.3 rebound chances per game is the 7th-best in the postseason so far and if Holiday is back in the lineup, Boston will go small-ball and allow Tatum to play the power forward position. With 14, 9, and 14 rebounds in three games, I lean toward Tatum to double-double once again.”
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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 Magic & Celtics game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Boston Celtics on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Orlando Magic at +12.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 200.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Magic vs. Celtics on Tuesday
- The Celtics have won 5 straight home games against the Magic
- The Over is 7-3 in the Magic’s last 10 road games
- The Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
- The Over is 7-3 in the Magic’s last 10 road games
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 28, 2025 02:00 PM
On Tuesday, April 29, the Orlando Magic (41-41) and Boston Celtics (61-21) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Boston won Game 4 in Orlando, 107-98, to take control of the series (3-1 lead). Jayson Tatum led Boston with a massive 37-point and 14-rebound double-double, while Jaylen Brown poured in 21 points and grabbed 11 boards. For the Magic, Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Franz Wanger totaled 24 for 55 of the Magic’s 98 points. Jrue Holiday is questionable for Boston after missing Games 3 and 4.
The Magic are currently 19-22 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Celtics have an 8-2 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 Magic vs. Celtics live today
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 8:30PM EST
- Site: TD Garden
- City: Boston, MA
- Network/Streaming: NBA TV
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 Magic vs. Celtics
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Odds: Magic (+500), Celtics (-704)
- Spread: Celtics -12
- Over/Under: 200 points
That gives the Magic an implied team point total of 99, and the Celtics 105.25.
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 Tuesday’s Magic vs. Celtics game
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Jayson Tatum to double-double:
“The Celtics are in a close-out spot and I don’t expect the Magic to go easy, but I do expect Tatum to get his. In the series, Tatum averages 12.3 rebounds on 19.3 rebound chances per game. His 19.3 rebound chances per game is the 7th-best in the postseason so far and if Holiday is back in the lineup, Boston will go small-ball and allow Tatum to play the power forward position. With 14, 9, and 14 rebounds in three games, I lean toward Tatum to double-double once again.”
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 Magic & Celtics game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Boston Celtics on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Orlando Magic at +12.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 200.
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 Magic vs. Celtics on Tuesday
- The Celtics have won 5 straight home games against the Magic
- The Over is 7-3 in the Magic’s last 10 road games
- The Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
- The Over is 7-3 in the Magic’s last 10 road games
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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