The NBA season is moving right along, and the Boston Celtics are in prime position for a postseason run. The Celtics made it all the way to the NBA Finals last season, but unfortunately fell short against the Golden State Warriors. They are looking to take that final step this season.
Basketball fans in the state can now legally bet on their hometown team to go all the way. Sports betting in Massachusetts is now live, but bets can only be placed in person at MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor, and Plainridge Park Casino. Mobile betting apps in Massachusetts are slated to launch this Friday March 10.
With all of the excitement surrounding NBA betting in Massachusetts, let’s take a closer look at the Celtics’ NBA Finals odds:
Boston Celtics NBA Finals Odds
The Celtics were the preseason favorites to win the 2022-23 NBA Finals with odds of +600 on DraftKings Sportsbook. As the season moves along, NBA Finals odds fluctuate. Professional oddsmakers adjust NBA futures odds based on a number of different factors. Most notably, odds change based on a certain team’s performance and injuries.
Here’s how the Celtics NBA Finals odds stack up across various Massachusetts sportsbooks as of Monday, March 6:
📲 SPORTSBOOK | 🏆 CELTICS TITLE ODDS |
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DraftKings | +290 |
FanDuel | +310 |
Caesars | +310 |
BetMGM | +300 |
PointsBet | +275 |
Other teams in the hunt include the Phoenix Suns (+370), Milwaukee Bucks (+475), Denver Nuggets (+750), Golden State Warriors (+1000), Philadelphia 76ers (+1200), and Los Angeles Clippers (+1400). Keep in mind that these odds will continue to fluctuate throughout the rest of the regular season and playoffs.
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Boston Celtics Eastern Conference Odds
Another popular NBA futures bet is which team will win each conference. The Celtics have the best odds in the NBA to win the Finals, so it makes sense that they also have the best odds to win the Eastern Conference.
Here’s a look at Boston’s Eastern Conference odds as of March 6:
📲 SPORTSBOOK | 🏀 Celtics Eastern Conference Odds |
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DraftKings | +130 |
FanDuel | +135 |
Caesars | +135 |
BetMGM | +105 |
PointsBet | +125 |
We will update this article each Monday for the rest of the regular season to display the latest Celtics NBA Finals and Eastern Conference betting odds.
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Celtics Games This Week
The Celtics enter this week in a bit of a slump. The C’s have lost three of their last four games. They are looking to get back on track this week with three games on the schedule:
- Monday 3/6: @ Cavaliers
- Wednesday 3/8: vs Trail Blazers
- Saturday 3/11: @ Hawks
The playoffs are still a few months away, but at this point in time, the Celtics are going strong. They are the title favorites for a reason.