The seventh-seeded Orlando Magic will battle the second-seeded and defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Sunday. The Magic (41-41), who won the Southeast Division title, are 19-22 on the road this season. The Celtics (61-21), who won the Atlantic Division, are 28-13 on their home court.
Tip-off from TD Garden in Boston is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 13.5-point favorites in the latest Magic vs. Celtics odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 205.5. The Celtics are -1000 on the money line (risk $1000 to win $100), while the Magic are +650 (risk $100 to win $650). Jaylen Brown's over/under for total points scored is 19.5. while Paolo Banchero's is 24.5. Before making any Magic vs. Celtics picks, check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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