NBA Playoffs - Game 3 Picks for Today
Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Kia Center (Orlando)
Spread: Celtics -4.5 (-115) | Magic +4.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Celtics -195 | Magic +165
Total: 197.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #3 – First Round Playoffs, BOS leads 2-0
Matchup Breakdown:
Boston has taken care of business through two games, even with Jayson Tatum sidelined. Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porziņģis have stepped up, combining for 45 points and controlling the paint. Orlando has kept games close with scrappy defense and solid bench production, but they’ve lacked offensive firepower to pull away in crunch time. With the series now in Orlando, this is a make-or-break game for the Magic.
It looks like Tatum will be out again for this game and that spread is pretty tight. I have a hard time going against the Celtics with a spread this close.
Key Trends:
Celtics have won 8 of their last 10.
Magic are 22-19 at home this season.
Both teams have hit the under in 5 of their last 6 combined playoff games.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Celtics -4.5
Total Bet: Under 197.5
Player Props:
Franz Wagner Under 24.5 Points
Peyton Pritchard Over 13.5 Points
Al Horford Over 8.5 Points
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee)
Spread: Pacers +5.5 (-110) | Bucks -5.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pacers +180 | Bucks -220
Total: 230.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #3 – First Round Playoffs, IND leads 2-0
Matchup Breakdown:
Indiana has shocked Milwaukee by taking a 2-0 lead, thanks to elite playmaking from Tyrese Haliburton and dominance on the boards by Pascal Siakam. Milwaukee has struggled without rhythm offensively and is desperate to avoid going down 3-0. Giannis will need to assert himself early, and the Bucks need to find more consistent outside shooting to stretch Indiana’s defense.
I think we will see a different Bucks team at home and this could be the game Giannis goes for 40+ points.
Key Trends:
Pacers are 7-3 in their last 10.
Bucks are 28-13 at home.
Indiana has covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Bucks -5.5
Total Bet: No Bet
Player Props:
Brook Lopez Over 8.5 Points
AJ Green Over 5.5 Points
Kevin Porter Jr Over 13.5 PRA
Tyrese Haliburton Under 18.5 Points
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
Spread: Lakers +3.0 (-110) | Timberwolves -3.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Lakers +130 | Timberwolves -150
Total: 206.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #3 – First Round Playoffs, Series tied 1-1
Matchup Breakdown:
The series now shifts to Minnesota after the teams split the first two games. The Lakers have leaned heavily on Luka Dončić, who’s averaging 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists in the series. LeBron has been consistent as ever, but the Lakers’ role players need to step up. Minnesota will continue relying on Anthony Edwards. This game likely sets the tone for the rest of the series.
I don’t have a great read on this game overall so I’m staying away from the spread, but I think it could be higher scoring than projected.
Key Trends:
Lakers are 11-1 in their last 12 Game 3s when tied 1-1.
Timberwolves are 25-16 at home.
The under has hit in both games this series.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: No Bet.
Total Bet: Over 206.0
Player Props:
LeBron James Over 22.5 Points
Naz Reid Over 19.5 PRA
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