Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction – 4/20/2025

On April 20, 2025, the Orlando Magic will face off against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series at TD Garden, starting at 3:30 PM ET. The Celtics, boasting a record of 61-21, enter this game as heavy favorites, with a spread currently set at Celtics -13.5. The Moneyline reflects their dominance, sitting at -950, while the Magic's Moneyline is +660, giving them an implied win probability of just 13%.

Despite their underdog status, the Orlando Magic (42-41) have been playing well, winning 11 of their last 15 games. Their most recent victory was a convincing 120-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks, and with five days off before this contest, they will benefit from extra rest. This could be crucial as they look to challenge the Celtics.

On the other hand, the Boston Celtics also come into this game with momentum, having won 38 of their last 50 games. They edged out the Charlotte Hornets in their last outing, winning 93-86. However, they have had a longer break of seven days, which should also help their players recover and prepare for this matchup.

For those considering player props, Paolo Banchero's Points, Rebounds, and Assists market has garnered attention, indicating strong interest from bettors. The current line is set at Under 37.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists at -125, with sharp bettors leaning towards the Under, suggesting they believe this line may be mispriced.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Game 1 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Orlando Magic 97.25, Boston Celtics 110.77

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Game 1 Win Probabilities

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