*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
ORLANDO MAGIC @ BOSTON CELTICS
TD Garden, Boston, MA
East 1st Round – Game 2 (BOS leads series 1-0)
Team Trends & Game Props:
- Magic have covered in 7 straight games after a loss
- Favourites have won 12 straight Magic playoff games
- Under hit in Celtics’ last 7 playoff games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| ORL | 41 | 41 | 22-19 | 19-22 |
| BOS | 61 | 21 | 28-13 | 33-8 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| ORL | 105.4 | 105.5 | -0.1 | 210.9 |
| BOS | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | 223.5 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Dec 24, 2024 | BOS 104 @ ORL 108 |
| Jan 18, 2025 | ORL 94 @ BOS 121 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | BOS 76 @ ORL 96 |
| GAME 1 | ORL 86 @ BOS 103 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | UNDER | BOS |
| -10.5 | 197.5 | 109-100 |
The Celtics and Magic face off in Game 2 of their Eastern First Round series at TD Garden.
Boston took the opener 103-86 on Sunday, their fourth consecutive home win over Orlando. The Celtics made the most of Orlando’s mistakes, holding a 24-8 edge in points off turnovers, and also shot efficiently from deep, hitting 16-of-37 (43.2%) from three compared to the Magic’s 10-of-27 (37.0%).
Derrick White led the charge with 30 points and seven threes, while Paolo Banchero stood out for Orlando with 36 points and 11 rebounds.
Boston has now won seven straight playoff games at home, while Orlando has lost five straight on the road in the postseason.
Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful for Game 2.
PICK – UNDER 197.5 TOTAL POINTS
MIAMI HEAT @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
East 1st Round – Game 2 (CLE leads series 1-0)
Team Trends & Game Props:
- Cavs have failed to cover in 8 of last 9 home games after a win
- Cavs have won Game 2 in 10 straight playoff series when up 1-0
- Over hit in 7 of Heat’s last 8 games
- Cavs 1st Half Winner: Heat have lost 1st half in 8 straight East First Round games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIA | 37 | 45 | 19-22 | 17-23 |
| CLE | 64 | 18 | 34-7 | 30-11 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MIA | 110.6 | 110.0 | +0.6 | 220.6 |
| CLE | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | 234.3 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Dec 9, 2024 | CLE 113 @ MIA 122 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | CLE 126 @ MIA 106 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | MIA 107 @ CLE 112 |
| GAME 1 | MIA 100 @ CLE 121 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| CLE | OVER | CLE |
| -11.5 | 212.5 | 121-112 |
The Cavaliers and Heat will battle in Game 2 of their Eastern First Round series at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland cruised to a 121-100 win in Game 1 on Sunday, powered by a 3-point shooting edge, hitting 18-of-43 (41.9%) from deep compared to Miami’s 13-of-31 (41.9%).
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting and matched his season high with four steals, while Ty Jerome chipped in 28 points.
The Cavaliers have now won 11 straight games when Mitchell shoots 55.0% or better, while the Heat have dropped 8 of their last 9 playoff outings.
PICK – OVER 212.5 TOTAL POINTS
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS @ HOUSTON ROCKETS
Toyota Center, Houston, TX
West 1st Round – Game 2 (GSW leads series 1-0)
Team Trends & Game Props:
- Warriors have won 9 straight road games vs. Western teams
- Last 5 games between Warriors & Rockets have gone under
- Warriors covered in 7 straight road games vs. Rockets
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| GS | 48 | 34 | 24-17 | 24-17 |
| HOU | 52 | 30 | 29-12 | 23-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| GS | 113.8 | 110.5 | +3.3 | 224.3 |
| HOU | 114.3 | 109.8 | +4.5 | 224.1 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Nov 3, 2024 | GSW 127 @ HOU 121 (OT) |
| Dec 6, 2024 | HOU 93 @ GSW 99 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | GSW 90 @ HOU 91 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | GSW 105 @ HOU 98 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | HOU 106 @ GSW 96 |
| GAME 1 | GSW 95 @ HOU 85 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GSW | UNDER | HOU |
| +3.5 | 202.5 | 109-94 |
The Rockets and Golden State return to Toyota Center for Game 2 of their Western First Round series.
Golden State took Game 1 with a 95-85 win, powered by a lockdown defensive effort that limited Houston to just 6-of-29 (20.7%) from three-point range. Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 25 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals (tying his season high), while Stephen Curry added 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 threes.
Alperen Sengun was Houston’s top performer with 26 points and 3 steals, but the Rockets couldn’t overcome a rough shooting night, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green combined to go just 7-of-34 from the field.
The Warriors have now won 9 straight conference road games.
PICK – GOLDEN STATE +3.5
