NBA Props Picks – Cash in On Celtics, Magic, Game 5 Mixed Player Props Picks

The Orlando Magic will be going all-out in order to beat the Boston Celtics and extend their season for another game when they host their veteran rivals in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals series tonight at 8:30 PM ET and avid NBA betting enthusiasts can boost the annual betting bankroll by nailing one or more of the entertaining NBA props odds centered around tonight’s matchup.

Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 PM ET

TV: ESPN

Radio: 211 XM, 212 XM

NBA Betting Odds

Orlando Magic -3.5

(O/U) 186

Orlando Magic (9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS, 3-9 O/U)

Boston Celtics (11-4 SU, 11-4 ATS, 7-8 O/U)

With tip-off time just hours away, let me get busy.

Kevin Garnett Total Points

Over 14 Pts -115

Under 14 Pts -115

Analysis: Garnett is averaging 15.6 points per game in the playoffs but has not topped the 14-point plateau against the Magic in this series. KG did manage to score 14 points while pulling down 12 rebounds in Game 4 and I think the ‘Big Ticket’ really shows up tonight to help the C’s try and close out the Magic tonight.

It’s gonna’ be close, but I say KG narrowly tops this set O/U total here.

Expert NBA Picks: Over 14 Pts

Dwight Howard Total Points

Over 22½ Pts -125

Under 22½ Pts -105

Analysis: Say what you like about Howard’s lack of offensive ability, I say the nimble Howard does just enough around the basket to score the ball without being a polished product at the offensive end of the floor.

Generally, as Howard goes, so go the Magic, which is why I like Orlando’s big man to top this total and lead the Magic to a thrilling Game 5 win.

Expert NBA Picks: Over 22½ Pts

Paul Pierce Total Points

Over 20½ Pts -140

Under 20½ Pts +110

Analysis: Pierce is averaging 18.4 points per game this postseason and has scored 22 points or more in three of four games against the Magic, including a game-high 32 points in Game 4.

The Magic apparently don’t have anyone on their roster capable of stopping Pierce and ‘The Truth’ has to be happy he’s not expending energy guarding LeBron James anymore. Play the Over for ‘P Squared’ on this props wager.

Expert NBA Betting Picks: Over 20½ Pts

Jameer Nelson Total Points and Assists

Over 22½ Pts+Assists -130

Under 22½ Pts+Assists Ev

Analysis: Nelson has been Orlando’s best player throughout the postseason but did not reach the 23-point plateau against Boston until Game 4 while playing a whopping 43 minutes. I’m going to pick Nelson to stay Under this total simply because I believe some of his struggling teammates will have a better performance tonight, thereby alleviating some pressure on the gifted floor leader.

Expert NBA Picks: Under 22½ Pts+Assists