Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,400

Veteran forward Jaylen Brown has certainly been a standout performer for the Boston Celtics this season. Let’s review Brown’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on the talented forward’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 73 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 73 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Celtics this season, Brown has averaged a robust 39.1 Draftkings points a contest.

More recently, in the Boston Celtics dominant 127-102 win over the New York Knicks two days ago, Jaylen Brown compiled 26 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and one steal. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

It is noteworthy that Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will miss the remainder of the 2025 NBA playoffs due to injury. In my opinion, the absence of Tatum in the Celtics lineup should present Jaylen Brown with more offensive opportunities in tonight’s Eastern Conference playoff game.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am backing Jaylen Brown at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,000

In the 82 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 23.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400: Mikal Bridges, Guard (New York Knicks) $8,200: Payton Pritchard, Guard (Boston Celtics) $7,200.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $9,000

Forward Jaylen Brown has been an essential part of the Boston Celtics starting lineup this season. Let’s examine the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Brown’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 72 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 72 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Celtics this season, Brown has averaged a robust 38.7 Draftkings points a contest.

It is noteworthy that talented Boston forward Jayson Tatum will miss the remainder of the 2025 NBA playoffs due to injury. In my opinion, the absence of Tatum in the Celtics lineup should present Jaylen Brown with more offensive opportunities in this evening’s Eastern Conference playoff game.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jaylen Brown at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $8,800

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 81 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 23.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 81 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $7,800: Mikal Bridges, Guard (New York Knicks) $7,000: Payton Pritchard, Guard (Boston Celtics) $6,000.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look to make the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-00 season. The Knicks are 7-3 in these NBA playoffs and are 5-0 on the road. The Knicks haven’t lost a road game since April 10.

The NY Knicks are averaging 106.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 30.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 1.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics need a win to force a game 6 on Friday. The Celtics have split their last eight games overall. The Celtics have seen 15 of their 25 losses come at home.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 97.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.9 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.3 points and 3.9 assists. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 25 of their last 28 games following a loss.
• The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 Eastern Conference Semifinals road games.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven games following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at TD Garden following a home win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last four playoff games as road underdogs.
• The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report

Sam Hauser is probable, which means he’ll play for the first time since game 1. Jayson Tatum is out due to an Achilles injury. The Celtics were 8-2 SU this season without Tatum, which includes a 6-1 record since March.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

The Celtics are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but it’s tough to lay points with them given the injury to Tatum. While Tatum gets crushed a lot by media and fans, he did lead the Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists this season. The Knicks have to see this as a golden chance to end things and not give the Celtics hope.

The Knicks are also undefeated on the road in these playoffs, and they’ve outright won five of their last six games as an underdog. The Knicks have also been a five point underdog or greater in all four games of this series, and have obviously won three of those games. The Knicks have been a cash cow in this series, while the Celtics are 42-48-1 ATS on the season. The Celtics are also 3-5 ATS in their last five games when favorites of five or more points, and four of those failed covers were outright losses. We’re getting points with the healthier team. I’ll take the Knicks.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $11,600

Forward Jayson Tatum has been the driving force behind the Boston Celtics success on the basketball court this season. Let’s review the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Tatum’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 85 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 85 games that Jayson Tatum has played this season, Tatum has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 34.3% three-point percentage and an 81.4% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Tatum perform in the most recent matchup? Who prevailed? In the Boston Celtics convincing 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks two days ago, Boston forward Jayson Tatum certainly played at a high level. Tatum amassed 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals Celtics defeat of the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Guard, Boston Celtics $8,600

In the 81 games that guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season, White has averaged 16.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 81 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.4 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $9,600: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400: Mikal Bridges, Guard (New York Knicks) $8,000.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics look for a win to even up the series at 2-2. The Celtics have won nine of their last 11 road playoff games. The road team has won four of the Celtics last five games overall.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 105.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 95 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.1 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.1 points and 2.9 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks need a win to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Knicks are 6-3 in these NBA playoffs, but they have lost their last three home games. The Knicks have won six of their last 11 home playoff games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 104.4 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 105.6 points on 43 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.3 points and 1.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as road favorites following a win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The road team has won each of the Knicks’ last eight games.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last six games.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as home underdogs.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.

Knicks vs Celtics Injury Report

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Sam Hauser is questionable for the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Hauser missed games 2 and 3 with the same injury.

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

I want to take the points with the Knicks because it feels like they need this game to have a real chance of winning the series. The problem is the Celtics have had monster leads in all three games and probably should be up 3-0. Outside of crazy fourth quarters, the Knicks have looked like a team that doesn’t belong on the floor with the Celtics.

Also, the Knicks are now 0-14 SU and 0-13-1 ATS in their last 14 home games as underdogs of five or more points. The Knicks have lost those games by an average of 14.3 points. The Knicks haven’t won in a spot like this since January 2021. The Knicks have also now lost three straight home playoff games, which isn’t ideal given that crowd. I’ll be rooting for a close game, but I have to lean toward the Celtics and the chalk, given the Knicks not covering as big home dogs.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics need a win to avoid going down 0-3 in the series. The Celtics haven’t lost three straight games this season. The Celtics have won eight of their last 10 road playoff games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 103.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 95.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.6 points and 2.6 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Knicks are 6-2 these NBA playoffs, but they have lost their last two home games. The Knicks have won six of their last 10 home playoff games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 105.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 104.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.1 points and 1.4 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Knicks’ last five games.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last five games.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 12 road games following a loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 12 road games following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.

Knicks vs Celtics Injury Report

Sam Hauser is doubtful for the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Hauser missed game 2 with the same injury.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

It’s easy to lay the points with the Celtics, as it’s tough to believe they’re going to lose three straight games. The Celtics should be up 2-0 in the series after having 20-point leads in both games. With that said, the Celtics blew both games and at some point all trust is lost. The Celtics shoot way too many threes and don’t make any adjustments when those shots aren’t falling. It’s absolutely baffling to me, and I don’t want to be in that position again.

The Celtics get scared when games are tight, while the Knicks thrive in those situations. The Celtics are now 41-47-1 ATS on the season. The Knicks have covered seven of their last nine games. I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t let you know that the Knicks are 0-13 SU and 0-12-1 ATS in their last 13 home games as underdogs of five or more points. I still don’t want anything to do with the Celtics. MSG is going to be a crazy house. Absolute madness. Give me the points.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $9,000

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 79 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 23.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 79 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

It is noteworthy that these two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Karl-Anthony Towns perform in the most recent matchup? Who won? In the New York Knicks thrilling 91-90 win over the New York Knicks two days ago, Towns played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Towns amassed a robust 21 points, 17 rebounds, one assist and one block in the New York Knicks defeat of the Celtics.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,400

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

More recently, in the New York Knicks 108-105 victory over the Boston Celtics four days ago, New York point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 29 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 44 minutes of play.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $10,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,000: Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $8,600.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look to take a surprising 2-0 series lead. The Knicks have won five straight road games. The Knicks are 5-2 in these NBA playoffs.

The NY Knicks are averaging 108 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 31.1 points and 4 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 19 points and 1 assist. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics need a win to avoid going down 0-2 in the series. The Celtics have won seven of their last eight home games. The Celtics haven’t lost two straight games since February 26-28.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 96 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 2.8 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 20 games following a home loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their nine previous games at TD Garden after coming off overtime.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Wednesday games.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Knicks’ last four games.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a road win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report

Sam Hauser is doubtful for the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Kristaps Porzingis is expected to play despite an illness.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

The Celtics are expected to bounce back, but I’m extremely turned off by the game 1 result. Give the Knicks credit, but the Celtics did nothing but jack up a ton of threes and built a house. The Celtics had no adjustments. Just three ball after three ball. Not being able to mix things up isn’t a winning formula. The Celtics are 9-15 ATS in their last 24 games as a double-digit favorite. Since December 19, the Celtics have outright lost six times as a double-digit favorite.

The Knicks have covered six of their last eight games, and they’ve had a lot of success in these playoffs on the road. Again, the Celtics should win, but I’m going to grab the points with the Knicks. This line is disrespectful, especially if those outside shots still aren’t dropping.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $11,200

The Boston Celtics arrive in the 2025 NBA playoffs as the number two seed in the Eastern Conference. A big reason why that is the case is Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Let’s review the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Tatum’s contributions to his team.

In the 83 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Tatum is averaging 27.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 83 games that Jayson Tatum has played this season, Tatum has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 34.3% three-point percentage and an 81.4% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Tatum perform in the most recent matchup? Who won? In the New York Knicks 108-105 victory over the Boston Celtics earlier this week, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum certainly played at a high level. Tatum amassed 23 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in the Knicks defeat of the Boston Celtics.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Guard, Boston Celtics $8,000

In the 79 games that guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season, White has averaged 16.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 79 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.3 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $9,600: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,000

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 77 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 24.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 77 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Karl-Anthony Towns perform in the most recent matchup? Who prevailed? In the Boston Celtics 119-117 win over the New York Knicks last month, Towns played exceptionally well. More specifically, Towns amassed a massive 34 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals in the Celtics defeat of the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,600

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

More recently, in the New York Knicks 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons eight days ago, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 32 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 32 minutes of play.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $11,000: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,800: Derrick White, Point Guard (Boston Celtics) $8,400.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks are coming off a six game series with the Pistons and are in the second round for a third straight season. The Knicks have won four straight road games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 108 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 106.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 31.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 1.7 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Magic in five games and are in the fifth round for a fourth straight season. The Celtics have won seven straight home games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 93.6 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 31.3 points and 11.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 2.4 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 26.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 20 of their last 21 games at TD Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Knicks have lost each of their eight previous Eastern Conference Semifinals road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Knicks’ last five games at TD Garden.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Knicks’ last five playoff games.
• The Celtics have lost six of their last 12 Eastern Conference Semifinals games as favorites following a win.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five playoff road games against the Celtics.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
• Kristaps Porzingis ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.5) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Miles McBride ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.6) this season.
• Cameron Payne ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.9) this season.

Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report

The Celtics don’t have a player listed on their injury report

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

I hope for a competitive series, but this game indicates a comfortable win for the Celtics. The Knicks have lost eight of the last nine games against the Celtics, and they’re 6-2-1 ATS in those nine games. The Knicks are coming off a hard fought series and continue to play their staters into the ground, which isn’t ideal if hoping for an extended playoff run.

The Celtics are well rested and for the first time in these playoffs don’t have any players on their injury report. The Knicks are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games when underdogs of seven or more points. The Celtics have had issues ATS this season, especially as big favorites, but they’re 6-2 ATS in their last eight games when favorites of seven or more points. I’ll lay the points with the Celtics in game 1.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Derrick White, Point Guard, Boston Celtics $8,800

Veteran point guard Derrick White has been the floor general that the Boston Celtics have needed to win game this season. Let’s review White’s relevant player data from the NBA season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 80 games that point guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), White has averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 80 games that Derrick White has played for the Celtics this season, White has compiled a 44.2% field goal percentage, a 38.4% three-point percentage and an 83.9% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. Who prevailed in the most recent matchup? How did White perform in the game? In the Boston Celtics convincing 107-98 win over the Orlando Magic two days ago, Boston point guard Derrick White played rather well. More specifically, the talented point guard amassed 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one block in the Celtics defeat of the Magic.

In my view, Derrick White’s reasonable Draftkings price of $9,000 presents the best fantasy value on this slate. For that specific reason, I am backing Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Paolo Banchero, Forward, Orlando Magic $11,200

Forward Paolo Banchero has been an essential part of the Orlando Magic’s starting lineup this season. With that said, how has the talented forward played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Banchero’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to answer that question.

In the 51 games that forward Paolo Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic this season (including playoff games), Banchero is averaging a rather impressive 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 51 games that Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic this season, Paolo Banchero is averaging 45.5 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $9,600: Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $11,600: Franz Wagner, Forward (Olrando Magic) $10,200.

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Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic look to save their season and force a game 6 on Thursday. The Magic have lost their last three road games. The Magic will lose in the first round in each of their last six playoff appearances.

The Orlando Magic are averaging 94.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 32 points and 3.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 26 points and 5 rebounds. Wendall Carter Jr. is grabbing 11 rebounds, and Anthony Black is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics look to win this series in five games and make it out of the first round for a fourth straight season. The Celtics have won their last six home games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 103 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 94.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 2.3 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Magic have lost each of their last nine night games at TD Garden following a home loss.
• The Celtics have won each of their last eight playoff home games.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Tuesday games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The home team has covered the spread in nine of the last 11 games between the Magic and Celtics.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won eight of their last nine games following a loss.
• The Celtics have lost 11 of their last 21 playoff games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a loss.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games at TD Garden following a road win.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
• Franz Wagner ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.9) this season.

Celtics vs Magic Injury Report

Jrue Holiday is out for the Celtics with a hamstring injury. Holiday hasn’t played since game two. Jaylen Brown is questionable with a knee injury. Brown has been dealing with a knee injury for a month now but hasn’t missed a game in this series.

The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

Celtics vs Magic Prediction

The Celtics are capable of blowing the doors off, and the way they won game 5 could be the backbreaker for the Magic. However, the Celtics are still dealing with injuries, and they’ve had issues with covering big numbers all year. The Celtics are 40-45-1 ATS on the season, and they’re 6-11 ATS in their last 17 games as a double-digit favorite.

The Magic have covered four of their last six games as a double-digit underdog. The Celtics have also played some of their worst ball at home this season, where 13 of their 22 losses have come. The Celtics should close things out, but the big number scares me given the way the Celtics have had issues with them all year. Give me the Magic and the points.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Paolo Banchero, Forward, Orlando Magic $11,400

Forward Paolo Banchero has been an essential part of the Orlando Magic’s starting lineup this season. With that said, how has the talented forward played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Banchero’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to answer that question.

In the 50 games that forward Paolo Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic this season (including playoff games), Banchero is averaging a rather impressive 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 50 games that Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic this season, Paolo Banchero has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 32.1% three-point percentage and a 72.7% free throw percentage.

These two teams met two days ago. Who prevailed? How did Paolo Banchero perform in the contest? In the Orlando Magic’s 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics, Magic forward Paolo Banchero played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Banchero tallied 29 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals in the Magic’s defeat of the Celtics.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Paolo Banchero is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA game. Having stated that, I am backing Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Point Guard, Boston Celtics $8,800

In the 79 games that point guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), White has averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 79 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.3 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $9,600: Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $11,000: Franz Wagner, Forward (Olrando Magic) $10,000.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have entertained thoughts of a series sweep after they won their two home games, but they now find themselves in danger of having to go deep in this series after dropping a close one on Friday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 36 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Jaylen Brown added 19 points while Derrick White chipped in with 16 points, but no other player scored more than seven points.

As a team, the Celtics shot 44 percent from the field and nine of 27 from the 3-point line as they looked to be headed for another blowout win after taking a 10-point lead at halftime. However, they came out of the halftime break half asleep and ended up falling just short and out of time. Kristaps Porzingis scored just seven points on three of 10 shooting, while Al Horford chipped in with just six points.

Magic vs Celtics Prediction

The Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner, while the Celtics have ruled out Jrue Holiday again, and they have Jaylen Brown listed as questionable. The Magic were able to make a stand with a gritty win in Game 3, but they were never in full control and could’ve easily lost it at the end if there was more time on the clock.

Perhaps the Magic can put up another strong fight in this one, but the Celtics made just nine 3-pointers in Game 3 and I just don’t see them shooting that poorly two games in a row. Give me the Celtics to reclaim full control of the series with a win and cover on the road in this spot.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics look for another win to take an overwhelming 3-0 series lead. The Celtics have lost two road games since January 25.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 93 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 26 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 23.5 points and 3.5 assists. Jayson Tatum is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic need a win to have any chance of getting back in this series. The Magic have not lost three straight games since March 2-6.

The Orlando Magic are averaging 93 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 34 points and 5.5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24 points and 3.5 rebounds. Wendall Carter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The home team has won each of the last nine games between the Celtics and Magic.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last four games at Kia Center.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last eight games following a loss.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Kia Center following a win.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The favorites have won each of the Magic’s last 13 Eastern Conference First Round games.
• The Magic have lost each of their last 10 Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last five games at Kia Center.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
• Franz Wagner ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.9) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
• Kristaps Porzingis ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.5) this season.

Magic vs Celtics Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is doubtful for the Celtics with a wrist injury. The Celtics were 9-2 SU without Tatum this season, which includes a 3-1 record in the month of April. Jrue Holiday is questionable with a hamstring injury.

The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

Magic vs Celtics Prediction

The Magic and the points are worth a look as they were competitive in game 2, and now they’re coming home where they’ve won 23 games. The Celtics are also still down Tatum, and Holiday could be out as well. However, the Celtics are too deep to where it probably doesn’t matter.

The Magic also still have issues scoring the ball outside of Wagner and Banchero. Where is the offense going to come from? No matter who the Celtics are without, it’s a next man up mentality, and that guy produces. The Magic just don’t have that third guy to scare teams and open things up offensively. I’ll lay the points with the Celtics.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Paolo Banchero, Forward, Orlando Magic $11,000

Forward Paolo Banchero has been an essential part of the Orlando Magic’s starting lineup this season. With that said, how has the talented forward played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Banchero’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to answer that question.

In the 48 games that forward Paolo Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic this season (including playoff games), Banchero is averaging a rather impressive 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 48 games that Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic this season, Paolo Banchero has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 32.1% three-point percentage and a 72.7% free throw percentage.

These two teams met three days ago. Who prevailed? How did Paolo Banchero perform in the contest? In the Boston Celtics convincing 103-86 win over the Orlando Magic, Magic forward Paolo Banchero played exceptionally well. More specifically, Banchero tallied 36 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in the Celtics defeat of the Magic.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Paolo Banchero is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA game. Having stated that, I am backing Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Point Guard, Boston Celtics $8,800

In the 77 games that point guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), White has averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 77 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.3 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $9,600: Franz Wagner, Forward (Olrando Magic) $9,800.

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Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic look for a bounce back performance after losing game 1 by 17 points. The Magic have not lost back-to-back games since March 4-6.

The Orlando Magic are averaging 86 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 36 points and 4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23 points and 3 rebounds. Jonathan Isaac is grabbing 2 rebounds, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is dishing 2 assists. The Orlando Magic are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 43.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics look to take a quick 2-0 series lead with another victory. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 16 games, but five of their last seven losses have come at home.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 103 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 42 percent shooting. Derrick White is averaging 30 points and 4 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 19 points and 3 assists. Jayson Tatum is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Brown is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 10 home games against the Magic following a home win.
• The Magic have lost each of their last 10 Wednesday games at TD Garden.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Magic and Celtics.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have lost 10 of their last 19 playoff games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 21 of their last 27 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
• Cole Anthony is one of only five players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.

Celtics vs Magic Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is doubtful for the Celtics with a wrist injury. The Celtics were 8-2 SU without Tatum this season, which includes a 2-1 record in the month of April.

The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

Celtics vs Magic Prediction

You have every right to be concerned with the Magic, as the Celtics saw White and Pritchard lead the way scoring wise, and they still won by 17 points. The depth is insane, while the Magic had just two double-digit scorers. There’s a clear talent gap here. However, this is still a double-digit spread in a playoff game, and the Celtics are 8-14 ATS in their last 22 games as a double-digit favorite.

Not having Tatum should make life easier for the Magic, and they have to view this as a chance to potentially steal one. The Celtics have sleepwalked at times at home this season, as it’s where 13 of their 21 losses have come. The Magic are 9-5 ATS in their last 14 games as a double-digit underdog. I’ll take a stab with the points in game 2.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow afternoon’s Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $11,000

The Boston Celtics arrive in the 2025 NBA playoffs as the number two seen in the Eastern Conference. A big reason why that is the case is Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Let’s review the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Tatum’s contributions to his team.

In the 80 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season, Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 80 games that Jayson Tatum has played this season, Tatum has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 34.3% three-point percentage and an 81.4% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Boston Celtics 119-117 victory over the New York Knicks earlier this month, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum certainly played at a high level. Tatum amassed 32 points, seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in the Boston Celtics win over the Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Guard, Boston Celtics $8,200

In the 76 games that guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season, White has averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 76 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.1 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Paolo Banchero, Power Forward (Orlando Magic) $10,400: Jaylen Brown, Forward (Boston Celtics) $9,200: Franz Wagner, Forward (Olrando Magic) $9,600.

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