Tonight, we will see the Magic take on the Celtics in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Boston entered as the overwhelming favorite and backed it up with a dominant 103-86 win on Sunday afternoon.
The main storyline heading into tonight is the status of superstar Jayson Tatum, who is doubtful due to a bone bruise on his wrist.
Continue below for my NBA parlay picks for Magic vs Celtics on Wednesday, April 23.
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NBA Parlay Picks for Wednesday, April 23
- Orlando Magic +10.5
- Cory Joseph Over 1.5 Assists
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Over 0.5 Steals
Parlay Payout: +355
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We’re trusting the road underdog to keep it close tonight.
Orlando stayed within striking distance for much of Game 1, and if they can hang around again, they have a great shot to cover the number.
The Magic know tonight could be their best chance at a win in Jayson Tatum’s absence, so they will give the Celtics everything they can handle.
Pick: Orlando Magic +10.5
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We’re taking advantage of what looks like a mispriced line.
Cory Joseph has cashed this prop in four consecutive games and has seen an increase in minutes as the season continues. Joseph played 26 minutes as a starter in Game 1.
Our Action Pro Report projects him for 3.7 assists tonight.
Pick: Cory Joseph Over 1.5 Assists
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We will sip on some juice with this prop to close the parlay.
KCP has cashed this prop in eight of his last 10 games and is coming off a three-steal performance in game one. The veteran logged 35 minutes in game one, which will bode well for this prop, as I expect a similar volume tonight.
Pick: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Over 0.5 Steals
Wednesday’s NBA Same Game Parlay
- Orlando Magic +10.5
- Cory Joseph Over 1.5 Assists
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Over 0.5 Steals
Parlay Payout: +355 via Fanatics
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