Celtics vs. Magic NBA Playoffs Same Game Parlays (Friday)
As we further embark on the first round of the 2024-2025 playoffs, we will be breaking down two games across the association this evening. Without any further preamble, let's dive right into our SGP's for these contests. Here’s our top NBA same game parlay predictions for Celtics vs. Magic.
Friday’s Best NBA Playoffs Same Game Parlays: Celtics vs. Magic
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Celtics vs. Magic
- Leg 1: Magic +4.5 (-110)
- Leg 2: Paolo Banchero 4+ Assists (-275)
- Leg 3: Wendall Carter Jr. Over 9.5 Points (+100)
- Leg 4: Payton Pritchard 3+ Rebounds (-320)
The Boston Celtics may once again be without the services of their star forward, Jayson Tatum. This opens the door for Orlando to pick up their first win of the series at home, yet we will side with the points on this selection just to play it safe.
Orlando has covered the spread at home against Boston in five straight matchups. On April 9, when these two teams last met in Orlando, the Magic won that contest by 20 points. The Celtics have lost their last four games played on the road in Orlando.
Paolo Banchero has recorded at least four assists in each of his last 11 appearances for the Magic. The Orlando forward is averaging 5.4 assists over the last 10 games and has dished out at least four assists in the last two matchups against Boston.
Banchero is averaging 5.1 assists on the season when playing at home, and has finished with four assists or more in the last five games at the Kia Center.
Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 10.7 points on 54% shooting from the field over the last 10 games. Carter is knocking down just under one three-pointer per contest (0.9) on 37% shooting from beyond the arc. The Orlando center has faced the Celtics on 11 occasions in his career, and has scored an average of 12.5 points over that span.
Carter Jr. has scored at least 10 points in nine of the last eleven matchups against Boston, and in five straight games when playing at home.
Payton Pritchard has pulled down 3.9 rebounds per game over the last 10 contests. The Boston guard has recorded at least three rebounds or more in eight of those games. Pritchard has successfully met the rebound threshold for tonight in six straight games when playing on the road. The 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year award winner has finished with at least three rebounds in five of the previous seven contests against Orlando.
Parlay Odds: +450
Enjoy the games tonight, and good luck with your parlays!