Boston Celtics NBA Finals Odds Update
The NBA season is past the halfway mark, 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.
As sports betting in Massachusetts draws nearer, basketball fans in the state are on the verge of being able to legally bet on their hometown team to go all the way. Retail betting in Massachusetts will launch on January 31, while mobile betting apps could launch in late February or early March.
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, January 23:
Other teams in the hunt include the Brooklyn Nets (+600), Denver Nuggets (+800), Milwaukee Bucks (+800), Memphis Grizzlies (+850), and Golden State Warriors (+1000). Keep in mind that these odds will continue to fluctuate throughout the rest of the regular season and playoffs.
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 January 23:
Celtics Games This Week
The Celtics are hot. They are firing on all cylinders, and enter this week riding a nine-game winning streak. This week, the C’s will play two games on the road in Florida, then will have two home games on Thursday and Saturday:
- Monday 1/23: @ Magic
- Tuesday 1/24: @ Heat
- Thursday 1/26: vs Knicks
- Saturday 1/28: vs Lakers
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.
