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Celtics vs Magic Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4
- Taking the Celtics (-7) is the safest play to anchor your bets today.
- Kristaps Porzingis over 16.5 points is the best prop value on the board.
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The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic meet again Sunday night, with Boston holding a 2-1 series lead after a rough Game 3 loss. The NBA playoffs odds list the Celtics as seven-point favorites and heavy moneyline chalk at -280. The total is a low 197.5 points, highlighting both teams’ elite defenses.
With NBA bet markets full of player props and totals, let’s break down the best ways to attack Sunday’s matchup.
Celtics vs Magic NBA Playoffs Prediction
Boston’s offense isn’t blowing anyone away, but its top-ranked defense should smother Orlando again. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both project to bounce back offensively, while Orlando’s offensive flaws get exposed.
With the NBA Finals odds in its favor, Boston won’t let this series get messy. Look for a methodical, defensive 104-92 win that cashes the under once again and puts the Celtics one win from the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Celtics vs Magic Best NBA Player Props Today
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Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis Over 16.5 Points (-108)
Kristaps Porzingis is a mismatch nightmare for the Magic defense, especially with Orlando collapsing on Tatum and Brown. Even in a lower-possession game, Porzingis should clear 16.5 points thanks to post-ups, pick-and-pops, and easy second-chance points. He averaged nearly 19 points per game this season and shot an efficient 46.2% from the field. For the best NBA player props today, targeting Porzingis is a sharp way to capitalize on Orlando’s paint defense vulnerability.
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Magic F Franz Wagner Under 24.5 Points (-124)
Franz Wagner’s scoring burden has been heavy in this series, but it’s also been inefficient. Boston ranks second in defensive efficiency, third in opponent two-point percentage, and first in opponent assists allowed. All that pressure leads to tough, contested looks. At 24.5 points, Wagner would need a repeat of his career playoff game in Game 3 (32 points) just to hit the over, and the numbers don’t back that up. I’ll fade him in NBA prop picks today with confidence.
Jaylen Brown’s comments on Franz Wagner after his 32-8-7 performance tonight per @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/qaHouTL5y6
— WeltGawd (@WeltGawd) April 26, 2025
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Magic F Paolo Banchero Under 4.5 Assists (-102)
All-Star Paolo Banchero has been the heart of Orlando’s offense, but facilitating isn’t his main job. He’s averaged under five assists per game in the regular season and postseason, and now faces a Celtics defense that’s first in opponent assists allowed per game. With the ball sticking more in his hands and fewer easy passing lanes, taking the under on 4.5 assists feels like the smartest way to go in this game.
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Celtics vs Magic Moneyline Pick
After a heartbreaker in Game 3, Boston will come out for Sunday’s contest locked in. The Celtics have won 13 of their last 15 games following a loss, and their defense leads the league in opponent effective field-goal percentage. The NBA playoffs odds heavily favor the Celtics, and laying -285 is steep, but it’s a safe anchor piece for any NBA parlay. Trust Boston to grab a 3-1 stranglehold on the series Sunday night.
Celtics vs Magic Spread Pick
Boston laying -7 feels high for such a low total, but trends favor the favorite. The Celtics have a +9.1 average scoring margin, and Orlando ranks 28th in points per game. Boston’s defense should clamp down again, forcing bad Magic possessions and helping the Celtics to pull away late. With NBA odds getting tighter, expect Boston to cover comfortably. Celtics by 10 or more feels realistic even in a slow-paced game.
Celtics vs Magic Over/Under Pick
Every trend for this series screams under. Two of the first three games went under, and neither team plays with any real tempo. Orlando struggles to score against elite defenses, and Boston is content to grind possessions when it has a lead. Even the best NBA props today suggest an ugly offensive game. With betting odds NBA championship contenders focusing on defense, take the under 197.5 and watch the bricks fly.
Bet on Celtics vs Magic Under 197.5 (-110)
Celtics vs Magic How to Watch
- Game: Boston Celtics (2-1) vs Orlando Magic (1-2)
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Celtics vs Magic Live Stream: NBA League Pass
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Question of the Day
What is the all-time record between the Celtics and Magic when playing in the postseason?
Both teams have won 10 playoff games against each other. Orlando has two series wins against Boston, but the Celtics won the last matchup in the 2010 Eastern Conference finals.
