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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Game 3 matchup.
The Orlando Magic will take on the favored Boston Celtics in Game 3of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at Kia Center on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Celtics as the most likely winner of Game 3.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Boston-Orlando game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Celtics' chance of winning is 68%, while the Magic's is 32%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Magic lineup will feature stars like Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter, while the Celtics will be led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Celtics vs. Magic predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Celtics and Magic 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Celtics a 68% chance of beating the Magic in Game 3 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 103-98.
According to our model, the Magic (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 200 points has a 55% chance of going over.
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Celtics vs. Magic Game 3 Odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-110) | +5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -225 | +200 |
| Total | o200 (-108) | u200 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Celtics vs. Magic Picks and Best Bets for Game 3
Our model's strongest edge in today's Celtics vs. Magic matchup is on the spread.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Celtics vs. Magic Game 3 Player Props
NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Friday's Boston vs. Orlando matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Kia Center.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to have 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Magic.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Celtics vs. Magic Game 3 Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Game 3 between the Magic and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic
- Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Kia Center
- NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule
The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Celtics and Magic, made the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Celtics vs. Magic matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Boston vs. Orlando picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Magic on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Celtics vs. Magic insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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