The Orlando Magic (45-36) will visit the Boston Celtics (55-26) in the NBA this Sunday. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game will broadcast live on ESPN.
The Magic are 12.5-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Magic -12.5), with the over/under set at 221.5 total points. Orlando is a -750 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Boston is +525 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Magic vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, April 12.
Magic vs Celtics Prediction
- Magic vs Celtics pick: Luka Garza Over 6.5 Rebounds (+100)
My Magic vs Celtics best bet is on Luka Garza to record over 6.5 rebounds. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Magic vs Celtics Odds
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -112 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | -750 |
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -108 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | +525 |
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics NBA Preview
The Celtics are effectively punting on this game.With their playoff seed locked and health being the only priority, Joe Mazzulla is expected to rest his primary rotation, leaving the heavy lifting to the deep bench.
While this makes the side and total a headache to handicap, it creates a massive volume window in the player prop market—specifically for Luka Garza.
Our pick for tonight is Luka Garza Over 6.5 Rebounds (+100).
When the Celtics' stars sit, Garza isn't just a body on the floor; he becomes the focal point of their interior effort.
Garza is one of the most productive per-minute rebounders in the league, but he rarely finds the consistent run needed to clear mid-tier totals.
Tonight, with Al Horford and Neemias Queta likely seeing minimal-to-zero action, Garza is positioned for a 25+ minute night, which should result in plenty of rebounds.
Magic vs Celtics Betting Predictions
The matchup against the Magic also plays into Garza's over.
Orlando is fighting for seeding and plays a physical, defensive-minded style that tends to lead to plenty of contested rebound opportunities.
Our Action PRO models project Garza to finish with 6.68 rebounds, giving us a nice edge on this line at plus-money. We are getting what is essentially the only big man in Boston's rotation tonight to record 7+ rebounds. Sure, why not?
Magic vs Celtics Pick
- Luka Garza Over 6.5 Rebounds (+100)
Magic vs Celtics Betting Trends
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