Celtics vs. Magic Game 1 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 20

In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will meet the Orlando Magic. Boston is a double-digit 13-point favorite against Orlando when the Celtics take on the Magic on Sunday. The over/under is 205 points for the game.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Magic game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Magic Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ABC

Celtics vs. Magic Prediction

ATS Pick: Magic (+ 13)
O/U Pick: Over (205)
Score Prediction: Celtics 115 - Magic 102

Celtics vs. Magic Betting Insights

• Out of 82 games so far this season, the Celtics have played 72 with more than 205 points scored, their current matchup's total.
• The Magic games have gone over 205 total points scored in 49 of 82 total matchups this season.
• These two teams average 221.7 points per game combined, 16.7 more than the total of 205.
• The Celtics and the Magic have seen their opponents average a combined 7.7 more points per game than the over/under of 205 set in this game.
• Boston has come away with 59 wins in the 77 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Orlando has come away with 10 wins in the 35 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Orlando has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head matchups with Boston.
• The Magic also have a 2-1 advantage against the spread when matched up with the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 8-2 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston's average total over the last 10 games is 15.2 points more than the 205 total given for this matchup.
• The Celtics have played 82 games, with 39 wins against the spread.
• This season, Boston has an against the spread record of 9-11 in its 20 games as a favorite of 13 points or more.
• Celtics games this year have hit the over 37 times in 82 opportunities (45.1%).
• The 116.3 points per game the Celtics average are 10.8 more points than the Magic give up (105.5).
• Boston is 37-32-1 against the spread and 57-13 overall when scoring more than 105.5 points.
• The Celtics are shooting 46.2% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points lower than the 46.8% the Magic allow to opponents.
• The Celtics have done a better job covering the spread on the road (21-19-1) than they have at home (18-23-0).
• Boston has gone over the total in a higher percentage of home games (51.2%) than road tilts (39%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a lower percentage of their games at home (.683) compared to away games (.861).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum posts 26.8 points, 8.7 boards and 6 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 34.3% from downtown with 3.5 made 3-pointers per contest (fourth in league).
• Derrick White averages 16.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
• Jaylen Brown averages 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 46.3% from the floor and 32.4% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game.
• Payton Pritchard posts 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Jrue Holiday averages 11.1 points, 4.3 boards and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 35.3% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.

Celtics Player Props

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic are 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their past 10 games.
• Orlando's average total over the last 10 games is 9.2 points greater than the 205 total given for this matchup.
• In the Magic's 82 games this season, they have 41 wins against the spread.
• This year, Orlando is winless against the spread when entering a game as an underdog of 13 points or more.
• Magic games this season have gone over the point total 41.5% of the time (34 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Magic's 105.4 points per game are just 1.8 fewer points than the 107.2 the Celtics give up to opponents.
• Orlando has put together a 29-11 ATS record and a 30-10 overall record in games it scores more than 107.2 points.
• The Magic's 44.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Celtics have given up to their opponents.
• The Magic's winning percentage against the spread at home is .537 (22-19-0). Away, it is .463 (19-22-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Orlando's games have gone over less often at home (15 of 41, 36.6%) than away (19 of 41, 46.3%).
• The Magic, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (19-8) than on the road (12-8) this year.

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Franz Wagner gives the Magic 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest. He's sinking 45.2% of his shots from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per contest.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. He is making 46% of his shots from the field.
• Anthony Black is putting up 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He is making 42.3% of his shots from the field.
• Goga Bitadze is putting up 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. He is sinking 61.1% of his shots from the floor.

Magic Player Props

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