NBA Playoff action continues this Sunday with four Game 4 matchups on the schedule, including the Orlando Magic`s effort to even their series at 2-2 against the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. The Magic secured a vital home victory in Game 3 thanks to key baskets by Franz Wagner and a critical defensive stop late in the game. Boston missed the chance to go up 3-0 despite Jayson Tatum`s strong 36-point performance in his return from a bone bruise that kept him out of Game 2.
Tatum is now cleared to play Sunday and might bear a heavy offensive burden given Jrue Holiday`s absence and Jaylen Brown being questionable. Current odds show the Celtics as 7-point favorites with a -308 money line. The Magic are listed as +246 underdogs, and the over/under for total points is 197.5.
Analyzing player performance and projections is crucial for evaluating prop bets, such as whether Jayson Tatum will repeat his Game 3 output. Reviewing recent data helps identify valuable betting opportunities. Expert ratings can guide potential value plays on the NBA schedule, which are essential for constructing effective parlays, including same-game parlays.
Based on analysis, here are three potential player prop selections for a Celtics-Magic same-game parlay, along with their combined odds if played together.
Celtics-Magic Same-Game Parlay Pick (+702 Odds)
- Paolo Banchero Under 28.5 points (-102)
- Jayson Tatum Under 30.5 points + assists (-112)
- Derrick White Under 8.5 rebounds + assists (+114)
Explaining the picks: Although Paolo Banchero has scored over 30 points multiple times in the series, analysis indicates a potential for lower scoring in Game 4. He has also gone Under his points total in four of his last five home games. For Jayson Tatum, despite combining for 40 points and assists in the previous game, he has fallen below this combined line in four of his last five road games facing a top-10 defense. The odds also slightly favor the Under (-112).
Derrick White recorded eight rebounds and assists in Game 3, marking his second time hitting the Under for this prop in the series. The veteran guard has stayed below this combined total in nine of his last 13 road contests against top-10 defensive teams.
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