Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Orlando Magic will be on the road Sunday afternoon with a 3:00 PM game inside TD Garden in Boston, MA, against the Boston Celtics, and we have you ready to roll with our Orlando vs Boston prediction. Orlando comes into this matchup with 45 wins and 36 losses on the year. The Boston Celtics stay at home on Sunday with 55 wins and 26 losses this season. Orlando comes into this matchup running hot on a lengthy winning streak following the 24-point road victory against the Chicago Bulls in their last outing. The Boston Celtics are also playing well, coming into this matchup having won four of their last five after an 8-to-30-point home victory against New Orleans. Read more about this Orlando vs Boston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Orlando looks to extend winning streak
Offensively, Orlando is averaging 115.7 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Orlando is allowing 115.1 points per game this year and has given up an average of 113 points per game over its last five wins. Offensively, Orlando was a better team in their last outing, scoring 127 points on 52% shooting at 35% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Orlando did the job, giving up 103 points on 44% shooting. Orlando won the rebounding battle by 5 and forced 20 turnovers in the win. Franz Wagner led the way for the Orlando offense in their last outing with 25 points on 13 shots.
Paolo Banchero leads the Orlando offense this season, averaging 22.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Desmond Bane is second on the roster of the season, averaging 20.5 points, and Franz Wagner is third on the team, averaging 20.4 points per game. Anthony black averaged 15.1 points per game this season. Jalen Suggs is averaging 13.7 points to go along with the team-leading 5.5 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Orlando:
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- Jett Howard (GTD) – Ankle
- Jonathan Isaac (GTD) - Knee
Boston tries to stay hot
The Boston offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 114.5 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Boston is allowing 107.1 points per game this season and has given an average of 105.5 points per game over the last five wins. Offensively, Boston did the work in their last outing, scoring 144 points on 54% shooting and 49% from the outside. Defensively, Boston was a better team, giving up 118 points on 46% shooting. Boston pulled in 44 rebounds and forced 13 turnovers in the win. Sam Hauser led the way for the Boston offense with 24 points on 13 shots.
Jaylen Brown leads the Boston offense this season, averaging 28.8 points per game. Jayson Tatum is second on the team, averaging 21.8 points per game this year, though he has played just 16 times. Peyton Pritchard averages 17 points. Derrick White averages 16.6 points to go along with the team's leading 5.4 assists per game. Big man Neemias Queta averages 10.3 points and leads the team with 8.3 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Boston:
- Jayson Tatum (GTD) – Achilles
Orlando vs Boston Pick
- Orlando vs Boston Spread Pick
Both teams come into this matchup playing good basketball, but Boston will have the edge. Orlando is somewhat beat up, and the Boston crowd will be rowdy for this game. Look for Boston to control things on both sides of the ball as they are the better overall team. Take the Celtics to use their defensive mindset to control this game from the opening minutes. The Boston Celtics will continue their winning ways as they get the win on Sunday at home against the Orlando Magic.
- Orlando vs Boston Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well, but the Boston defense has been elite this season. Look for Boston to stifle a red-hot Orlando team in this matchup for 48 minutes. Expect the Boston Celtics to do the job as they get the win and cover at home to halt the Orlando winning streak, but points will come at a premium. Take the under on Sunday as the Boston Celtics do the job to get the win at home.
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