The Orlando Magic will visit the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:30 PM. This game is the 5th in the Eastern Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics lead the series 3-1 and will play at TD Garden, with coverage on NBCS.

Magic vs. Celtics Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Magic +11.5. The Magic have a decent ATS record in the postseason at 3-2-0. They have been competitive in this series, and getting 11.5 points provides value.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 196.5. Both teams have strong defenses, with the Celtics allowing only 94.8 points per game and the Magic at 101.4. The average combined score in the postseason for both teams is below 197.

Team Trends

• The game is the 5th game of the Eastern Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs.
• Boston Celtics lead the series 3-1 against Orlando Magic.
• The game will take place at TD Garden on April 29, 2025, at 8:30 PM.
• Orlando Magic has a postseason ATS record of 3-2-0.
• Boston Celtics have a postseason ATS record of 2-2-0.

Magic vs Celtics Preview

The Orlando Magic head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their playoff series. The Celtics have a 3-1 lead and aim to close out the series at home. The Magic need a win to keep their season alive.

Orlando will rely on Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Banchero averages 29 points per game in the playoffs. The Celtics will look to Jayson Tatum, who scored 37 points in the last game. Both teams will depend on their starters to make an impact.

Boston Celtics Seek to Seal the Series

The Boston Celtics are ready to play Game 5 at TD Garden. They lead the series 3-1 against the Orlando Magic. With a win, they can move on to the next round. The Celtics have shown strong performance in the playoffs so far. They have won three of their four games in this series. Playing at home gives them an added advantage. Fans at TD Garden will be cheering for another win. The team aims to close out the series at home. The game will be broadcast on NBCS at 8:30 PM.

Orlando Magic Aim to Extend the Series

The Orlando Magic head into Game 5 with hopes of keeping their playoff run alive. They have a 2-3 record in the postseason so far. The team has struggled on the road, going 0-2 in away games during this series. Paolo Banchero has been a standout player for the Magic. He leads the league in postseason scoring with 29 points per game. Franz Wagner also contributes with 23.4 points and 5.4 assists per game. The Magic’s defense ranks high in several areas. They allow only 101.4 points per game, making them 6th in the league. Their defense will need to be strong to compete against the Celtics at TD Garden.

Final Betting Pick

The Magic getting +11.5 points is a solid pick. They have been competitive in this series, even though they are down 3-1. Their postseason ATS record of 3-2-0 shows they can keep games close. The Magic’s defense, allowing only 101.4 points per game, can help them stay within the spread.

Choosing the under 196.5 is supported by both teams’ defensive strengths. The Celtics allow just 94.8 points per game, the best in the league. With both teams’ average combined postseason score below 197, the under looks promising. The strong defenses should limit scoring chances, keeping the total low.

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