The second-seeded and defending NBA champion Boston Celtics will look to take a commanding lead in the series when they battle the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Wednesday. Boston rolled to a 103-86 win in Game 1 on Sunday, as the Celtics stifled Orlando’s role players as no one besides Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had more than seven points. The Magic (41-41), who have won five of their last seven games, are 19-23 on the road. The Celtics (61-21), who have a plus-9.1 point differential this season, are 29-13 at home. Forward Jayson Tatum (wrist) is doubtful for the game.
Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7 p.m. ET. Counting the postseason, the home team has won each of the last eight matchups between these teams. The Celtics are 10.5-point favorites in the latest Magic vs. Celtics odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, which is a decrease from being 14-point favorites before Tatum’s status designation. The over/under for total points scored is 196.5. The Celtics are -538 on the money line (risk $538 to win $100), while the Magic are +397 (risk $100 to win $397). Before making any Magic vs. Celtics picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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- Magic vs. Celtics spread: Boston -10.5 at DraftKings
- Magic vs. Celtics over/under: 196.5 points
- Magic vs. Celtics money line: Boston -538, Orlando +397
- ORL: The Magic have hit the game total under in 48 of their last 78 games (+15.00 units)
- BOS: The Celtics have hit the team total under in 60 of their last 89 games (+27.30 units)
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Why the Celtics can cover
Point guard Derrick White went off in the Game 1 win, scoring 30 points, while adding four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal. He has been a solid option on offense, averaging 16.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 76 starts during the regular season. He has reached double-digit scoring in 34 consecutive games, and has registered four double-doubles on the season. In 17 career games against Orlando, White is averaging 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29 minutes.
Also powering the Celtics is shooting guard Jaylen Brown. In two regular-season games against the Magic, Brown averaged 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 35 minutes. He poured in 16 points, while adding five rebounds, two assists and two steals in the Game 1 win. In 63 games, all starts, he averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.3 minutes. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Magic can cover
Power forward Banchero registered a double-double in the series opener. In 42 minutes of action, he scored 36 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out four assists, made one steal and added one block. In 46 games this season, all starts, he averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 34.4 minutes. He had 11 regular-season double-doubles this season and has 44 in his career, including the playoffs.
Also helping power the Magic is small forward Wagner. He scored 23 points, with five assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes in the Game 1 loss.
Wagner had a standout regular season, averaging 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 60 games, all of which he started. In a play-in game on April 15, the fourth-year veteran showcased his skills by recording a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds in just 34 minutes, helping his team secure a 120-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
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