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Magic vs Celtics Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 5
- Include Boston -11½ in your Magic vs Celtics picks today.
- Bet on Jrue Holiday dishing out over 3.5 assists (-110).
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The Magic and Celtics face off tonight in a pivotal Game 5, and the NBA line is heavily favoring Boston. The Celtics are -12 favorites, and the total sits at a tight 198. With NBA finals odds already pricing Boston as the Eastern favorite, this could be a statement game.
Let’s break down tonight’s NBA betting picks, plus the best player props to target for April 29.
Magic vs Celtics NBA Playoffs Prediction
Boston’s defense has Orlando locked in a straitjacket. With the Magic barely clearing 95 points in most games this series, and the Celtics showing no signs of slowing down at home, it’s hard to imagine any other result. I’m projecting another low-scoring, defensive beatdown in Boston’s favor. This should be a wire-to-wire blowout for the Celtics, covering the spread easily in what feels like a cruise-control closeout.
Magic vs Celtics Best Player Props Today
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Franz Wagner Under 4.5 Assists (-167)
Franz Wagner has been Orlando’s best scorer this series, but he hasn’t done much setting up teammates. His passing numbers have dipped hard in the playoffs, with the Magic relying more on isolation plays than ball movement. Given Boston’s ball-pressure defense and the fact Wagner has stayed under 4.5 assists in four straight, it’s one of the sharpest NBA news today angles to attack
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Jrue Holiday Over 3.5 Assists (-110)
While Jrue Holiday’s scoring has been a little up and down, his distribution has been rock solid. He’s logged 4+ assists in three of the four games against Orlando, often setting the table early before Tatum and Brown take over. Facing a Magic defense that struggles to contest skip passes, Holiday should clear 3.5 assists easily, making it a strong value play among NBA betting picks today
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Jaylen Brown Over 20.5 Points (-107)
If you’re digging through NBA player props tonight, Jaylen Brown Over 20.5 points is a sneaky strong angle. Brown has cleared 20+ points in two of four games this series and is coming off a solid shooting night in Game 4. With the Magic’s defense hyper-focused on slowing Tatum, Brown should get softer matchups on the wing. If Boston jumps out early, expect Brown to pile up buckets as a second-wave scorer.
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Magic vs Celtics Moneyline Pick: Celtics -700
Boston’s moneyline isn’t exactly a bargain at -700, but it’s probably one of the safest bets on the board tonight. The Celtics have too much firepower, home-court advantage, and defensive dominance to stumble here. Orlando simply can’t keep up unless Boston completely no-shows — and that’s not how this team is built. If you’re playing parlays, Celtics ML is the right anchor.
Magic vs Celtics Spread Pick: Celtics -11½
Boston covering the -11½ spread feels like the right side tonight. In three of their four wins against Orlando, they won by double digits, and their offense has been significantly more efficient at home. Orlando struggles to score for long stretches, and once the Celtics pull away, it’s game over. For NBA matchups like this one, backing Boston’s experience and talent gap is the smart move.
Magic vs Celtics Over/Under Pick: Under 198
With Orlando barely breaking 90 points most nights, and Boston happy to slow things down when protecting leads, the Under 198 feels like a very strong play. Both teams play elite half-court defense, and the Magic’s offensive efficiency ranks near the bottom of the playoffs. If you’re eyeing totals in NBA prop picks tonight, this one screams low-scoring blowout.
Bet on Magic vs Celtics Under 198
Magic vs Celtics Game 5 How to Watch
- Game: Orlando Magic (41-41) vs Boston Celtics (60-21)
- Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Celtics vs Magic Live Stream: NBA League Pass
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Questions of the Day
How did the Celtics and Magic split the regular-season series?
Orlando actually took two of three regular-season meetings, including a 20-point blowout win in early April.
Who leads the Magic in scoring this series?
Franz Wagner is leading the Magic, averaging just over 24 points per game against the Celtics’ elite defense.
