Our expert breaks down the betting odds for the first-round NBA Playoffs series between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, including a series prediction and recommendations for the best bets to make.

The Celtics were dominant as expected in the regular season, and they went 29-6 in their last 35 games. Jayson Tatum appears headed to his fourth consecutive All-NBA First Team selection after scoring 26.

Having won the season series, Orlando pits its stingy 3-point defense against a Boston team loaded with long-range sharpshooters.