Boston Celtics are heavily favored to take a 2-0 lead in Magic vs Celtics Game 2 with favorable odds and series price.

• The Boston Celtics have opened as heavy favorites in Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after dominating the series-opener
• The Celtics have now won 12 of their last 13 postseason games
• See the Game 2 Magic vs Celtics odds plus the updated series price

The reigning-NBA Champion Boston Celtics () picked up where they left off last postseason on Sunday, cruising past the Orlando Magic in the first in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Boston overcame a sluggish first, in which they were outscored 49-48, to blow out the Magic 103-86, covering as 13.5-point favorites. The opening Magic vs Celtics Game 2 odds favor the champs by 12.

Magic vs Celtics Odds for Game 2

On the moneyline, Boston is a -700 favorite, which equals an 87.50% implied win probability. The Magic come back as +500 underdogs (16.67% implied win probability), while the game total has opened at 201.5, three points lower than the closing line for Game 1 (204.5).

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Boston got a clutch 30-point performance from two-guard Derrick White (16.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.8 APG) in the Game 1 victory, plus 19 off the bench from Peyton Pritchard (14.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.5 APG), which more than made up for a relatively quiet 17-point performance on 8-of-22 shooting from leading scorer Jayson Tatum (26.8 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 6.0 APG). As a team, Boston shot a scorching hot 46% from three (16-of-35) while forcing 14 turnovers compared to just eight for the C’s on offense.

Paolo Banchero (25.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.8 APG) was all-world for the Magic in the loss, dropping 36 points on 14-of-27 shooting with 11 rebounds, and four assists. Banchero and Franz Wagner (24.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 4.7 APG) combined for 59 of Orlando’s 86 points in the loss (68.6%). The rest of the team shot just 10-of-30 from the field.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Series Price

Already massive -5000 favorites to advance before Game 1, Boston’s odds to win the best-of-seven series are now __ as they head into Game 2 with a one-nothing lead. Orlando has faded from +1600 to +1800, which is just a 5.26% implied win probability.

Boston remains the second-favorite to OKC in the NBA Championship odds, but not by much. The Thunder are as short as +160 after taking a 1-0 lead on Memphis on Saturday. Boston is +190 heading into Game 2 against the Magic on Wednesday.

Game 2 between the Magic and Celtics is scheduled for 7:10 pm ET on Wednesday, April 23rd, at TD Garden in Boston.

The Boston Celtics are looking to extend their lead in the series against the Orlando Magic as they head into Game 2 with favorable odds and a strong chance of taking a 2-0 lead. The Celtics, who are currently leading the series 1-0 after a dominant performance in Game 1, are heavily favored to come out on top once again.

One of the main reasons for the Celtics’ favorable odds in Game 2 is their strong performance in Game 1. The Celtics were able to outplay the Magic on both ends of the court, with their defense stifling the Magic’s offense and their offense clicking on all cylinders. The Celtics were able to build a comfortable lead early in the game and never looked back, ultimately winning by a double-digit margin.

In addition to their strong performance in Game 1, the Celtics also have a number of key advantages heading into Game 2. One of the biggest advantages for the Celtics is their depth and talent on both ends of the court. The Celtics have a number of talented players who can step up and make big plays when needed, including Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kemba Walker. This depth and talent give the Celtics an edge over the Magic, who may struggle to keep up with the Celtics’ scoring power.

Another advantage for the Celtics heading into Game 2 is their experience and playoff pedigree. The Celtics have a number of players who have been in high-pressure playoff situations before and know what it takes to win. This experience could prove to be crucial in Game 2, as the Celtics look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.

Overall, the Boston Celtics are heavily favored to take a 2-0 lead in the series against the Orlando Magic in Game 2. With their strong performance in Game 1, depth and talent on both ends of the court, and playoff experience, the Celtics have all the tools they need to come out on top once again. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game as the Celtics look to continue their winning ways in Game 2.