The Boston Celtics (59-20) will visit the Orlando Magic (39-40) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will be broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Magic are 7.5-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Magic -7.5), with the over/under set at 207 total points. Orlando is a -300 favorite to win outright, while Boston is +240 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, April 9.
Celtics vs Magic Prediction
My Magic vs. Celtics best bet is on Orlando to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Magic -7.5
Celtics vs Magic Odds, Picks, Spread
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -110 | 207 -110o / -110u | +240 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -110 | 207 -110o / -110u | -300 |
- Celtics vs. Magic spread: Magic -7.5
- Celtics vs. Magic over/under: 207 total points
- Celtics vs. Magic moneyline: Celtics +240, Magic -300
- Celtics vs. Magic best bet: Magic -7.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic NBA Preview
The Celtics want to shoot threes. This will not surprise you; it’s their whole thing. They are an extremely talented, precise, athletic team that just happens to have one trick they rely on: “We make more 3-pointers than you.”
The Magic allow the lowest opponent three-point attempt rate in the NBA. They’ve held Boston to two of their five lowest three-point attempt games of the season.
After beating the Knicks last night, the Celtics are on a back-to-back, having locked the 2-seed and having nothing left to play for. You should expect at least some of the Celtics to rest in this spot.
Boston’s defense is much better on the road. They’re 6th in opponent points in the paint and 2nd in road defense. They’ve just been a lot more locked in on the road this season for whatever reason.
Boston has gone 3-2 SU and ATS against the Magic over the last two seasons. In those games, they’ve gone under their team total in three of the five games while Orlando has gone over on theirs in three of five.
Orlando simply hasn’t been able to have a good offensive game while having a good defensive game at the same time. I think this is it, with Boston likely resting multiple players, and given how the Magic match up with them.
Celtics vs Magic Betting Prediction
- Magic -7.5 (-110)
Celtics vs Magic Parlay Picks
- Under 207
- Magic -7.5
Parlay Payout: +230
Magic vs. Celtics Betting Trends
