Celtics vs. Magic Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 23

The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic are playing in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 coming up. Wednesday's matchup between the Celtics and the Magic features the Celtics as sizable 10.5-point favorites. The over/under is 196 points for the matchup.

Take a look at 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: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV:

Celtics vs. Magic Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 10.5)
O/U Pick: Over (196)
Score Prediction: Celtics 115 - Magic 102

Celtics vs. Magic Betting Insights

• The Celtics have played 77 games with more than 196 points scored, their current matchup's total, this year.
• The Magic have played in 66 games this year (80.5% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 196 points.
• The Celtics and Magic average 25.7 more points between them than the total of 196 for this matchup.
• The Celtics and the Magic have seen their opponents average a combined 16.7 more points per game than the point total of 196 set for this game.
• Boston has been the favorite in 77 games this season and has come away with the win 59 times (76.6%) in those contests.
• Orlando has been chosen as underdogs in 35 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (28.6%) in those games.
• Boston and Orlando have each won two of their last four head-to-head matchups.
• The two teams are both 2-2 against the spread in those outings.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Boston's average total over the last 10 games is 22.5 points more than the 196 total listed for this matchup.
• In the Celtics' 82 games this year, they have 39 wins against the spread.
• Boston is 13-22 ATS when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the total in 37 out of 82 opportunities (45.1%).
• The 116.3 points per game the Celtics put up are 10.8 more points than the Magic give up (105.5).
• Boston has a 37-32-1 record against the spread and a 57-13 record 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 covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 18 times in 41 games at home, and they've covered 21 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• Boston has gone over the total in 21 of 41 home games (51.2%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• The Celtics have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 28-13 (.683). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 31-5 (.861).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Derrick White posts 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks.
• Jaylen Brown posts 22.2 points, 4.5 assists and 5.8 boards per game.
• Payton Pritchard averages 14.3 points, 3.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds.
• Jrue Holiday posts 11.1 points, 4.3 boards and 3.9 assists per contest, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.

Celtics Player Props

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall in their last 10 games.
• Orlando's average total over the last 10 games is 17.4 points greater than the 196 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Magic have played 82 games, with 41 wins against the spread.
• This season, Orlando has an against-the-spread record of 3-2 in its five games as an underdog of 10.5 points or more.
• The Magic have gone over the point total 41.5% of the time this season (34 of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Magic score an average of 105.4 points per game, just 1.8 fewer points than the 107.2 the Celtics give up to opponents.
• Orlando is 29-11 against the spread and 30-10 overall when it scores more than 107.2 points.
• The Magic are shooting 44.5% from the field, 0.5% lower than the 45% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.
• The Magic have performed better against the spread at home (22-19-0) than away (19-22-0) this year.
• In 2024-25 a lower percentage of Orlando's games have finished above the over/under at home (36.6%, 15 of 41) compared to away (46.3%, 19 of 41).
• In 2024-25 as moneyline favorites, the Magic have a better winning percentage at home (.704, 19-8 record) than on the road (.600, 12-8).

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• Franz Wagner delivers 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game for the Magic.
• The Magic are receiving 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game from Paolo Banchero this year.
• Wendell Carter Jr. gets the Magic 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game while delivering 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• The Magic are getting 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game from Anthony Black this season.
• Goga Bitadze gets the Magic 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game while averaging 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots (eighth in league).

Magic Player Props

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