The Orlando Magic will head to Boston to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs

The Orlando Magic will head to Boston to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at TD Garden on Sunday.

The Orlando Magic will hit the road on Sunday to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at TD Garden.

While our data analysts currently give the Celtics an 86% chance of winning this contest outright, our early best bet for this playoff matchup is Magic +14.5 (-110).

Early this morning, the experts at Dimers simulated this game 10,000 times, then compared the results to current NBA odds to inform the data driven betting preview below.

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Magic vs. Celtics betting preview

Led by star players such as Paolo Banchero, the Magic are looking to overcome a Celtics team that boasts Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Utilize the interactive widget below to see the latest spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Magic-Celtics game at TD Garden.

This Game 1 prediction and best bet for Sunday’s NBA matchup between the Magic and Celtics is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

The key information you need before the Magic vs. Celtics NBA game.

Odds

Odds for the key markets in the Magic-Celtics March Madness battle.

The odds and lines presented in this article are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Magic vs. Celtics Game 1

Leveraging cutting-edge data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Magic vs. Celtics matchup.

According to Dimers’ famous predictive analytics model, the Celtics are more likely to beat the Magic in Game 1. This prediction is based on the model giving the Celtics an 86% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Magic (+14.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 205.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.

Magic vs. Celtics Game 1 best bet

Our top pick for Magic vs. Celtics in Game 1 on Sunday is to bet on the Magic +14.5 (-110).

This expert betting advice is based on world-class simulations and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to help you make smarter investments.

Score prediction for Magic vs. Celtics Game 1

Dimers’ projected final score for the Orlando vs. Boston game on Sunday has the Celtics prevailing 109-96.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

NBA player props: Sunday

NBA prop bets offer a great way to place wagers on the Magic vs. Celtics matchup without necessarily betting on the result of the game itself.

Dimers has crunched the numbers to project the individual performance of key players in terms of points, assists, and rebounds.

NBA Sunday: Magic vs. Celtics

Get ready for Sunday’s game between the Magic and Celtics in the NBA at TD Garden, which is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the NBA predictions and NBA best bets in this preview are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of Magic vs. Celtics matchup, and they are accurate at the time of publishing. They are intended to assist you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

Please note that when engaging in online betting, it is important to exercise responsible gambling practices and consult reliable sources for the latest and most accurate information.

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