Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Injury Report, Predicted Lineups, Where to Watch, Odds | Game 6 NBA Playoffs 2025

The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic will be facing each other for Game 6 of their opening-round playoff series this Thursday if Orlando wins the Game 5 matchup at TD Garden. Game 4 was an interesting comeback win for the Celtics, who are now leading 3-1 in the series. In this Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Game 6 matchup, the Celtics will try not to take it too deep while the Magic roster is expected to fight back for a chance to get to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. So let's move ahead with this article to get a better preview of the game ahead, the best odds to bet on, and prediction of this upcoming matchup.

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Preview

The Boston Celtics have now taken a 3-1 lead in the series against the Orlando Magic after failing to grab a win in Game 3. After the Game 4 win, the Cs are now just one game away from the Eastern Conference semifinals. In this 107-98 road victory, Jayson Tatum led the way with a game-high 37 points and 14 rebounds for this win. Al Horford has shown elite defense with five blocks in the game.

If they win Game 5 as well, the story is over for the Orlando Magic. However, if the Magic squad does give a turnaround in Game 5, there is a possibility for them to stay active and go for another win in Game 6 of the first round.

Jayson Tatum has been stunning so far, hitting all 14 of his shots from the free-throw line. This makes him 26-on-26 from the line over his last two games. Others, such as Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White, also added to the win, contributing 19 and 19 points to the win.

The Celtics were once again held from shooting three-pointers, shooting an uncharacteristic 29% from beyond the arc. However, Orlando was no better, shooting only 26.7% from deep, which is the worst three-point shooting percentage by a team in the league currently.

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Injury Report

Ahead of the Game 6 matchup, some of the key players from both squads might miss playing on the hardcourt in the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic's matchup. Here are both team's injury reports which covers which players are ruled out for the upcoming Game 6 at Kia Center, Orlando.

Boston Celtics Injury Report

The following players are listed on the Boston Celtics' injury report, as of April 29, 2025:

Jrue Holiday (hamstring): Jrue Holiday was ruled out due to a hamstring injury for Game 4, but he might return to contribute to team's postseason success in the Game 6.

Orlando Magic Injury Report

The following players are listed on the Orlando Magic's injury report, as of April 29, 2025:

• Jalen Suggs (knee): Jalen Suggs was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury
• Moritz Wagner (ACL): Mo Wagner was ousted for the remainder of the season due to an ACL tear.

Predicted Lineups

Considering ongoing injuries and available backups to the teams, the lineups could quite differ for the Celtics and Magic's upcoming matchup. It is expected that the Celtics will continue with their starting five, while the Magic might want to turn around their squad in order to hold Celtics from easily clinching the win to move ahead to the second round. Here is an expected lineup prediction for both the Celtics and the Magic.

Boston Celtics Predicted Lineup

The predicted Boston Celtics lineup as per their current roster strength and depth chart could be as follows:

Orlando Magic Predicted Lineup

The predicted Orlando Magic lineup as per their current roster strength and depth chart could be as follows:

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction

As per BetMGM Sportsbook. The Celtics once again are heavy favorites in Game 6 of the Boston Celtics vs the Orlando Magic. As for the Celtics vs Magic prediction, here are some of the odds that seem probable.

The Celtics are expected to secure the victory by 10 points, with an over/under set at 200. Despite a wrist injury, Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and six assists this postseason. Moreover, the Celtics have been prolific scorers so far, averaging 17.8 three-pointers per game. Furthermore, the Celtics are tallying 33.9 defensive rebounds per game, which could be another key factor in helping them grab a win.

Orlando Magic, meanwhile, has struggled with assists, with a league-low average of 23.0 per game. Orlando is facing the reigning champions and a team that can play clutch, but some of their players could put up a fight to halt Boston's winning juggernaut once they stop the Celtics in game 5 in the first round of the playoffs.

Our Prediction: Boston Celtics 135 - 125 Orlando Magic

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Odds

The following odds are via BetMGM:

• Spread: Boston +12.5
• Total: +199.5
• Moneyline: Boston -700, Orlando +500
• Pick ATS: Celtics (-10)
• Pick OU: Over (200)

Where to Watch Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic

The Game 6 featuring the Boston Celtics vs the Orlando Magic will be kicking off at the Kia Center, Orlando, around 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM ET as per the league announcement. The game will be broadcasted live on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSFL and the game can be live streamed on Fubo or NBA League Pass as well. A fan can also watch the NBA playoffs for free on DirecTV Stream.