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Celtics vs. Magic NBA Playoffs Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

Celtics vs. Magic NBA Playoffs Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

NBA DraftKings Network DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The Boston Celtics will meet the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.

Celtics vs. Magic Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this game is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 115, Magic 103.
  • Against the spread, we project that the Magic will cover. The spread is currently Magic +14.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 205.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 217.2 points.

Celtics vs. Magic Odds

  • Favorite: Celtics (-14)
  • Total: 205.5
  • The Celtics have put together a 39-42-1 ATS record so far this year.
  • Boston is 8-7 ATS this season when playing as at least 14-point favorites.
  • The Celtics and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 37 out of 82 times this season.
  • This season, the Celtics have been favored 77 times and won 59, or 76.6%, of those games.
  • Boston has a record of 11-3, a 78.6% win rate, when it’s favored by -1000 or more by DraftKings Sportsbook this season.
  • The Magic have won 41 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 41 times.
  • Orlando has been an underdog by 14 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
  • In the Magic’s 82 chances this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 34 times.
  • The Magic have won in 10, or 28.6%, of the 35 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Orlando has been named as an underdog of +650 or more just one time this season and left with a loss in that game.

Celtics Key Stats

  • Points: 116.3 PPG (8th) | FG%: 46.2% (19th)
  • Opp. Points: 107.2 PPG (2nd) | Opp. FG%: 45.0% (2nd)
  • Rebounds: 45.3 RPG (8th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.7 RPG (12th)
  • Assists: 26.1 APG (16th) | Turnovers: 11.4 TPG (2nd)
  • Steals: 7.2 SPG (28th) | Blocks: 5.5 BPG (4th)

Magic Key Stats

  • Points: 105.4 PPG (28th) | FG%: 44.5% (27th)
  • Opp. Points: 105.5 PPG (1st) | Opp. FG%: 46.8% (17th)
  • Rebounds: 41.8 RPG (27th) | Opp. Rebounds: 42.1 RPG (3rd)
  • Assists: 23.0 APG (30th) | Turnovers: 13.1 TPG (11th)
  • Steals: 8.9 SPG (6th) | Blocks: 6.0 BPG (1st)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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