- The Boston Celtics went 64-18 en route to winning the NBA Finals.
- Boston enters as the preseason favorite to win the championship.
After winning the 18th championship in franchise history, the Boston Celtics hope to become the first back-to-back NBA champion since the Golden State Warriors in 2018.
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Celtics Futures Odds
Win Total: 58.5
Atlantic Division: -165
Eastern Conference: +150
NBA Championship: +310
The Celtics enter the season as the NBA odds favorites to repeat.
Boston was +400 to win the NBA Finals last preseason, trading shorter than +300 from the All-Star break through the postseason. Their +310 value is the teamโs shortest preseason championship odds since 1986-87, when they were +160 to win it all.
The Celticsโ win total (58.5) is four games higher than last year’s after they finished 64-18.
Celtics Offseason Moves
The Celtics kept their championship core intact by paying multiple key players this offseason.
Additions
Player | Position |
---|---|
Tristan Enaruna | PF |
Ron Harper | G |
Baylor Scheierman | PG |
Departures
Player | Position |
---|---|
Oshae Brissett | PF |
Svi Mykhailiuk | SF |
The Celtics prioritized their championship roster this summer, re-signing or extending Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and Derrick White. This limited their free agency options.
However, one name to watch is Baylor Scheierman, who was selected as the No. 30 overall pick in this yearโs NBA draft.
Scheierman, a five-year college player, averaged 18.5 points per game last season with Creighton. He shot 38.1% from 3-point range and made 3.1 triples per contest, indicating what he can provide as a Boston reserve.
Celtics 2024 Betting Prediction
Prediction: Wait for Eastern Conference Value on Boston
There is no reason to jump on Bostonโs current odds. Unlike last year, I expect the Celtics to have better value later in the regular season.
The Celticsโ win total has been one of the most-bet unders this summer. Thatโs likely because three players are playing for Team USA in the Olympics, while center Kristaps Porziลฤฃis could be sidelined to start the year.
This comes after the Celtics played deep into the postseason, too.
The Celtics could have a serious championship hangover and some fatigue to start the season, but I ultimately believe they have the best roster in the East.ย
Bettors should look for any opportunities to scoop up a discount on them to reach the NBA Finals, whether in the Eastern Conference market or the NBA Finals finalists market.
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