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Orlando at Boston

April 23, 2025
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Premium Pick

Orlando is the healthiest its been all season, but it didn't mean nearly enough as the Celtics pulled away in the second half and won 103-86 in Game 1. Derrick White had 30 points for Boston, which scored 24 points off 15 turnovers by the Magic, who have lost 14 of the past 20 meetings. Orlando is 2-4 ATS its past six meetings with the Celtics, who have won 15 of their past 17 games. Boston has covered the spread nine of 13 as a favorite. Orlando has gone OVER five of seven road games and the posted total of this game is deflated due to the low-scoring Game 1. However, the teams average a combined 222 points, including 116.3 for Boston, which shoots 36.8 percent from 3-point distance. Take the Celtics, and bet this game to go OVER.

2 units on Boston -10.5 (-104) (risk 2 to return 3.92)
Result:
LOSS
1 unit on Game Total OVER 196 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
FINAL
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Orlando Magic
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100
Boston Celtics img
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109
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