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Boston Celtics - Orlando Magic. Betting Tip for the NBA match
On April 20, Boston will host Orlando at home in the first match of the playoff series. The hosts have shown good stability this season, and the guests have shown character more than once, which has helped them to be among the strongest. Who will win? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
The current champion aims to repeat the success of last season. The team has found a balance between defense and attack, demonstrating impressive stability during the regular season. The fight is just beginning, and the Celtics are ready to get into the game right away.
In the last match, Boston beat Charlotte (93:86), once again confirming its class. The head coach gave the starting five the opportunity to rest, but the reserve players did not disappoint. Joe Mazzulla's men are ready to prove themselves in the playoffs, where they will face Orlando at home in the first match of the series. The Celts will try to show immediately who is the boss here, and most likely they will take the initiative into their own hands.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will come out on the floor with an optimal composition.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, the Celtics celebrated the victory.
Approximate composition: Tatum-Brown, Porzingis-Holiday, White.
Orlando Magic
USACurrent form
This season, Magic was pleasantly surprised by their work on the game. The team was forced to slow down more than once due to injuries to key players, but each time it returned to the fight.
Following the results of the regular season, Orlando took seventh place in the Eastern Conference. In the last match, the Magic lost to the Hawks (105:117), but it didn't take long to wait for a rematch. During the play-in, Jamal Mosley's team gathered their strength, took into account the mistakes and defeated Atlanta (120:95). Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter tore through the opponent's defense as best they could, scoring 45 points between them. The team has qualified for the playoffs, where it will face a series with Boston.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jaylen Saggas and Moritz Wagner will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Magic have won four of their last five matches.
Approximate line-up: Bankero - Wagner, Carter - Joseph, Caldwell-Pope.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Boston's victory
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face games, the Celtics have won in the first quarter.
1.351st quarterbet: total more than 50.5 points
In 4 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, more than 50 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.50Tip and bets
Boston did not play for a week, waiting for its opponent in the playoffs. Nevertheless, the team has been preparing for the first match and knows the opponent's weaknesses, having beaten him more than once in personal meetings. The Celtics will take to the floor in an optimal lineup, so their chances of winning are very high.
Orlando understands who he will have to play, and even on the road, which does not add to optimism. The Magic will be without Jaylen Suggs and Moritz Wagner, whose injuries have plagued the team all season. There will be a struggle, of course, but the guests will have a hard time. In our opinion, the Celts will take their toll.
Our prediction is that Boston will win by 1.70 points, taking into account the handicap (-11.5)
Bet on the total
Boston acts competently and distributes its forces accurately. The team knows how to play both defensively and offensively, being a universal team. Most likely, Orlando will bet on the defense, since openly playing against the reigning champion is not the best idea. We assume that the total will not be broken.
Betting Tip - total less than 208 points in 1.72
Betting on statistics
It seems that Orlando will have to defend more than attack. The guests will count on counterattacks, but given the problems in the lineup and the power of the opponent, they are unlikely to be able to operate effectively under the ring of Boston.
Prediction – Orlando's individual total is less than 96.5 points in 1.90
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