Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 4/9/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Location: Kia Center in Orlando, FL

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

Kia Center is where the Orlando Magic (38-40) will play the Boston Celtics (58-20) on Wednesday.

The Celtics stepped onto the hardwood against the Wizards and walked away with a win by a score of 124-90 in their last contest. Boston finished the contest with a 49.0% field goal percentage (48 out of 98) and converted 24 of their 52 shots from 3-point land. From the charity stripe, the Celtics made 4 of their 6 shots for a percentage of 66.7%. When it comes to getting rebounds, they compiled a total of 62 with 25 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 33 assists in the game while forcing the opposition into 10 turnovers and earning 6 steals. Regarding the defense, Boston allowed the other team to shoot 40.7% from the floor on 35 of 86 shooting. Washington recorded 21 dimes and had 5 steals for the matchup. Furthermore, Washington pulled down 32 boards (11 offensive, 21 defensive) and added 5 blocks. Washington walked away from this one shooting 80.0% from the free throw line by burying 8 of 10 tries. They buried 12 of 45 attempts from 3-point range. In regard to fouls, the Celtics left the arena with 9 while the Wizards racked up 10 fouls.

Payton Pritchard is someone who was a major factor in the matchup. Pritchard finished the contest at 44.4% from the field and recorded 7 dimes. He was on the hardwood for 30 minutes and snagged 6 boards. He ended up walking away with 20 points on 8 of 18 shooting.

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Boston heads into this game with a win-loss record of 58-20 so far this season. They lose possession by turning the ball over 11.8 times per game and as a group they commit 16.0 personal fouls per game. As a unit, Boston is pulling in 45.3 boards per contest and has accounted for 2,041 assists this year, which has them ranked 16th in the league in terms of passing. The Celtics are connecting on 37.0% from downtown (1,394 of 3,770) and 80.1% from the free throw line. They are averaging 116.9 points per game (8th in the NBA) while hitting 46.3% from the floor.

On the defensive end, the Celtics are forcing 12.7 turnovers per contest and they draw 17.7 personal fouls. They are surrendering 34.8% on 3-point attempts and they rank 3rd in basketball in PPG allowed (107.6). The Celtics defensively are giving up a FG percentage of 45.2% (3,149 of 6,961) and they surrender 43.4 boards per contest as a group. They rank 3rd in the NBA in giving up assists with 1,869 surrendered so far this season.

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Magic went home victorious with a score of 109-97 against the Wizards. When talking about how they rebounded, Orlando permitted Washington to get 38 in total (8 on the offensive glass). They shot 40.0% from distance by going 12 of 30 and ended up going 9 of 11 at the free throw line (81.8%). The Magic permitted the Wizards to knock down 38 of 85 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 44.7% in this game. When all was said and done, the Magic shot 38 for 82 from the floor which had them shooting 46.3%. Regarding three-point shots, Orlando made 11 of their 30 attempts (36.7%). They were able to bury 22 of those for a rate of 88.0%. The Wizards were called for 20 personal fouls for the contest which got the Magic to the charity stripe for a total of 25 shots. They also turned the ball over 12 times, while getting 7 steals for the contest. The Magic corralled 34 defensive boards and 13 offensive boards for a total of 47 for the contest.

Paolo Banchero ended up having an impact for the Magic in the game. He made 11 out of 24 in this contest for a field goal percentage of 45.8%, and added 18 rebounds. Banchero scored 33 points in his 39 minutes of playing time and had 8 dimes in this matchup.

Orlando has a mark of 38-40 on the year. When it comes to offense, the Magic are connecting on 44.3% from the field, which is ranked 27th in basketball. Orlando has accounted for 8,196 points for the campaign (105.1 per game) and they pull in 41.8 rebounds per game. They are assisting teammates 22.9 times per contest (30th in the league) and they are turning it over 14.2 times per game. The Magic commit 20.3 fouls per game and they shoot 77.6% from the charity stripe.

The Magic defensively are ranked 1st in the league in points allowed per game with 105.6. They have forced 16.1 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.8% from the field (16th in the league). The Orlando defense allows 36.7% on shots from beyond the arc (888 of 2,421) and their opposition makes 76.8% of their shots from the free throw line. They allow 22.7 assists and 42.1 rebounds on a nightly basis, which is 1st and 4th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Boston

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