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Game 4 will be pivotal in this series. It will help define the magnificent performance that the the Orlando Magic put together in their Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics. Either it will make the start of their comeback in the series, or it might just be their 1 win en-route to a gentleman’s sweep. We will get the answers to that question on TNT on Sunday night.
You can find our NBA Playoff previews here. But for now, check out my Celtics vs Magic Same Game Parlay below.
Over 197.5 (-110)
Franz Wagner Over 10.5 assists + rebounds (-105)
Anthony Black Over 6.5 points (+105)
Same Game Parlay odds: +525
Over 197.5 (-110)
The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics combined for 198 points in Game 3, but there were plenty of suggestions that the teams can deliver a higher-scoring game. The contest was let down by the scoring of the visitors in the third quarter, in which they mustered up just 11 points. The Celtics did, however, see the return of Jayson Tatum to the lineup. Considering he was the leading scorer in the game overall, it seems that missing Game 2 has done him a world of good. The Celtics did end the regular season second in offensive rating, so do not expect to see many games this postseason — where they only have 3 players in double-digit points.
Franz Wagner Over 10.5 assists + rebounds (-105)
In Game 3, Franz Wagner stepped up and contributed across the board by managing 15 combined assists and rebounds. He has struggled from beyond the arc this series, so he needs to find other ways to contribute. Wagner has had successes attacking the rim and getting defenses to collapse. With strong finishers around the rim in Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr., his teammates seem well positioned to convert when he chooses to dish it out. His rebounds have increased in every game this series too, resulting in 7 in his last outing. He managed 8 rebounds in his sole regular season game against the Celtics this season, so this is not a one off with him. With the home team looking to tie up the series, look for his usage to stay sky-high — allowing him to record a combined 11 assists and rebounds.
Anthony Black Over 6.5 points (+105)
Anthony Black has been providing a scoring boost for the Orlando Magic over the last 2 games. He has been aggressive looking for his shot during his time on the floor, having attempted 8 shots in each of his last 2 games. Considering he is making 40% of his attempts, it has been more than enough to hit the over on this line. Black has also knocked down just 1 of his 7 3-point attempts in this series. Considering he is above a 30% shooter on the season, expect him to see more success from beyond the arc soon. The point guard has been playing down hill, getting out in transition when he can and attacking the rim. His 9 free-throw attempts over the last 2 games give him another avenue in which to boost his scoring numbers. Expect the Magic to turn to him once more for bench scoring on Sunday, and for Black to deliver.
