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Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 29)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Apr 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Magic vs. Celtics Game 5 takes the teams back to TD Garden.
  • The over/under line for total points is set at 199.5 points.
  • Jayson Tatum had 37 points and 14 boards in Game 4 in Orlando.

Match point for the Celtics at home to close the series against the Orlando Magic. They lead 3-1 and have a chance to grab some rest ahead of the East semis.

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How to Watch

  • When: Tuesday, April 29, 8:30 pm ET
  • Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
  • How to Watch: TNT

NBA Playoffs Odds & Lines

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Magic+450+12.5199.5
Celtics-700-12.5199.5

Game Preview

Orlando took one game in the series and hoped to level the score afterward to 2-all. Still, after a big battle in Game 4, Magic had to lay down its arms in front of the Celtics.

Paolo Banchero had 31 points, Franz Wagner added 24, and the Magic hit a miserable 8 threes in their own house. They also grabbed just 38 boards, which was another reason they lost Game 4.

Jayson Tatum demolished the Magic, scoring 37 points, grabbing 14 boards, and making three steals. The Celtics’ other superstar, Jaylen Brown, scored 21 and had 11 boards, playing tough defense against Orlando’s guards.

Check out: Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks Game 5 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 29)

Kristaps Porzingis, with 19 buckets, and Derrick White, with 18 (and 7 boards and assists each) were perfect sidekicks and x-factors. It is interesting to say that the Cs had only 6 points off the bench.

Magic vs. Celtics Head to Head

Orlando had two wins during the regular season, and Boston had one. Counting in the playoffs, the result is 4-3 for the Celtics.

Magic vs. Celtics Game 5 Predictions

We all know that when Boston plays at home they are extremely aggressive and confident. This is why we picked them to win and to see over 199.5 points, which is the total. Joe Mazzulla’s boys will come out fast and furious and roll over the rivals.

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