Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/04/2025, 06:07  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 25/04/2025 at 06:15 in NBA Predictions

Game 3 in the NBA Playoff series between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will come from the Kia Center on Friday night. Boston lead the series 2-0, having won both games on their home court. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Orlando Magic proved no match for the Celtics in front of the rowdy TD Garden crowd, losing both games by a 13-point average, but history will give them hope of a recovery with the series now arriving in Florida. 

Indeed, the Magic were in an almost identical position last year, after losing both away games to the Cavs by a 12-point average, but they came back to level the series with two massive wins. 

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 57 points in Game 2. However, Orlando will need to improve their shooting accuracy, especially from range, having converted a mere 24% from beyond the arc. 

As for the Boston Celtics - their depth continues to amaze, as even without Jayson Tatum in the last match, they still managed to get the job done with five of their eight players ending in double-digits. 

The star of the piece, though, was Jaylen Brown, who took on the responsibility of leading the team in Tatum’s absence and put up 36 points, along with 10 rebounds and five assists. 

While the Magic are expected to put on a better showing at home, the Celtics were 33-8 on the road in the regular season, while Orlando are 5-5 in their last 10 at the Kia Center.