The Boston Celtics (4-1) and Orlando Magic (2-3) meet Sunday in an Eastern Conference clash. Tip from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Celtics won 3-1 with a split in Orlando
The Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 125-111 Friday, but failed to cover as a 14.5-point home favorite with the Under (236.5) cashing. G Payton Pritchard scored a team-high 30 points on 9 for 17 shooting. Boston has ripped off 4 straight wins, but is just 2-3 against the spread (ATS).
The Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 121-114 Friday, covering as a 5.5-point road underdog as the Over (227.5) hit. Orlando
was led by G Desmond Bane, who scored 28 points and drained 6 triples. The Magic, who dropped their first 2 games of the season, have won 2 of their last 3 outings. They are 2-3 ATS.
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Celtics at Magic odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Magic +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -6.5 (-110) | Magic +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Magic key injuries
Celtics
- C Mitchell Robinson (rest) questionable
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (ankle) out
- F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 123, Magic 111
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Celtics (-250) are the better side and should win given how shorthanded the Magic (-200) are. They're too expensive to take outright.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -6.5 (-110).
The Magic have been inconsistent this season, and most of their struggles have come on their home court. They've allowed 123.5 points per game across their 2 home contests and are 0-2 ATS in those outings.
The Celtics have scored at least 125 points in 3 straight games. Their offense is surging, and their defense has allowed 111 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games, only struggling to cover because they've closed as a double-digit favorite in their last 3 games.
Expect Boston to win this one handily with Orlando short Banchero and Suggs, 2 of its starters.
Over/Under
BET OVER 221.5 (-110).
Both teams are trending toward the Over here.
The Magic have topped the total in 2 straight games and have allowed 121.5 points per game in those outings. For Boston, the Celtics are 3-2 O/U on the season and have allowed 111 or more in 2 straight games.
Best prop bet
Celtics C MITCHELL ROBINSON OVER 5.5 POINTS (-140).
Robinson could sit due to rest, but assuming he plays, his total should be a strong play. The Magic rank 27th in defensive rebounding rate, so Robinson should be able to clean up ample missed shots in this game.
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