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NBA Best Bets: Top Paolo Banchero player props for Magic vs. Celtics Game 5

NBA Best Bets: Top Paolo Banchero player props for Magic vs. Celtics Game 5

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By: Keagan Smith

The Orlando Magic are backed against the wall. With a 3-1 deficit in their first-round playoff series, Paolo Banchero and his team find themselves just one game away from an early exit to their NBA Playoffs run. The fact they even forced a Game 5 is impressive given the star power on the opposing Boston Celtics’ squad as they look to go back-to-back, but will the Magic be able to fight back and earn the right to at least one more game before it’s all over?

Here’s the top Paolo Banchero prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Magic vs. Celtics Game 5, which tips off at 8:30 p.m. EST tonight.

Best Paolo Banchero prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook lists Banchero’s prop lines at 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 three-pointers. His combined PTS + REB + AST line is currently 42.5.

The Magic enter tonight’s action as hefty 11.5-point underdogs. While they did steal a game earlier in this series, it’s clear oddsmakers feel Orlando’s season is set to come to a bitter end as they hold +470 Moneyline odds to win, while the game total comes in at a very low 198.5.

Orlando is majorly outmatched in this game as they face a top-tier Celtics team with some of the best two-way play in the NBA. Still, that hasn’t stopped Banchero from getting his numbers so far in this series. He’s averaging 32.0 points and 8.3 rebounds through a four-game playoff sample. He’s also shooting surprisingly well from deep at 43.5%, which is a bit of a surprise for the big man.

There’s two options for best bets in this Game 5. Given that Banchero has surpassed 29.5 points in three of four contests (and came close with 29 in the fourth), taking the over on his scoring line could be worth a look at -110 odds. He’s certainly seen no shortage of shot volume with at least 25 field goal attempts in each game, a trend which ought to continue with his team’s backs against the wall.

For a better payout, bettors can add a little bit more risk to their betting card by taking Banchero to record 3+ made three-pointers at +160 odds. He’s only achieved that mark once this series, but with nearly six attempts from distance per outing, this option could be worth it.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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