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After dominating the Heat in Game 1, the Celtics will have a few days of rest before Game 2 on Wednesday, April 24. Currently, the Celtics are heavy favorites to win Game 2 before heading on the road to Miami.
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BOSCeltics Odds to Win Series
The Celtics were heavy favorites to win their opening playoff series against Miami and that hasn't changed following a 20-point victory in Game 1. While the odds certainly aren't enticing, if you wanted to bet on the Celtics to move onto the next round, the best Celtics odds to win the series is -20000 on DraftKings. This means you would have to wager $20,000 for a $100 win.
Celtics NBA Championship Odds
According to BetMGM, the Celtics championship odds are +140. Regardless of which sportsbook you look at, oddsmakers currently have the Boston Celtics as the betting favorites to win the 2023-2024 NBA Finals. This has been the case since championship odds were released this summer and Boston has yet to lose the top spot.
Looking at the current NBA Finals odds, it's quite clear oddsmakers view this as a two-team race between the Celtics and Denver Nuggets. After Boston at +140 and Denver at +260, the next closest team in terms of NBA Championship odds is the Clippers at +1300.
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Celtics Eastern Conference Odds
With most sportsbooks giving the Celtics favorable NBA Finals odds, it's no surprise that Boston is also the favorite to win the Eastern Conference. The latest Celtics Eastern Conference odds are -230 on DraftKings. Compared to opening odds, Boston's odds to win the East have shortened from -175 last week.
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How Many Times Have the Celtics Won the NBA Eastern Conference?
The Celtics have won 10 NBA Eastern Conference titles, the most recent being in 2022.
Here are the Celtics Eastern Conference Titles:
- 1974
- 1976
- 1981
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 2008
- 2010
- 2022
Celtics Atlantic Division Odds
The Celtics' Atlantic Division odds have been pulled from all legal sportsbooks thanks to Boston securing the division title with a month left in the regular season. This marks the third-straight year the Celtics have won the Atlantic.
How Many Times Have the Celtics Won the NBA Atlantic Division?
The Celtics have 33 division titles, and 24 of those division titles have come in the Atlantic Division. The most recent Celtics Atlantic Division Title came in the 2022-2023 season.
Here are the Celtics Atlantic Division Titles:
- 1971-1972
- 1972-1973
- 1973-1974
- 1974-1975
- 1975-1976
- 1979-1980
- 1980-1981
- 1981-1982
- 1983-1984
- 1984-1985
- 1985-1986
- 1986-1987
- 1987-1988
- 1990-1991
- 1991-1992
- 2004-2005
- 2007-2008
- 2008-2009
- 2009-2010
- 2010-2011
- 2011-2012
- 2016-2017
- 2021-2022
- 2022-2023
- 2023-2024
Celtics Playoff Chances
The Celtics' playoff odds have been pulled from Massachusetts sportsbooks as Boston was one of the first teams to officially lock up a trip to the postseason. This will be the 10th-straight season the Celtics have made the playoffs. Boston will be competing for their first NBA championship since the 2007-2008 season.
When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?
The NBA Playoffs officially start on April 20, with the first round taking up to two weeks. There will be a play-in tournament the week prior with the 10th, 9th, 8th, and 7th place teams vying for a place in the NBA postseason. Fortunately, the Celtics won't be taking part in the SoFi Play-In Tournament given their top seed in the East.
Jayson Tatum Playoff MVP Odds
Although Jayson Tatum was not in the running for regular season MVP, DraftKings Massachusetts has already opened odds for both Conference Finals and NBA Finals MVP. For both of these markets, Tatum has the shortest odds. As things currently stand, Jayson Tatum is -110 to win Eastern Conference Finals MVP and +240 for NBA Finals MVP.
Has Jayson Tatum Ever Won an MVP Award?
No, Boston Celtics all-star Jayson Tatum has not won an MVP award yet in his career. While he has come close in recent years, he has often been outside of the Top 3 candidates.
Jaylen Brown Playoff MVP Odds
With the Celtics the favorites to make it out of the East, Jaylen Brown's Eastern Conference Finals MVP odds are +500, trailing only Tatum. When it comes to the Finals, Brown has the third-shortest MVP odds at +900, behind Tatum and Denver's Nikola Jokic.
Has Jaylen Brown Ever Won an MVP Award?
No, Jaylen Brown has never won an NBA MVP award. If the Celtics play up to expectations, however, Brown is easily in the running for Eastern Conference and NBA Finals MVP discussions.
Where Can I Bet on the Boston Celtics?
Sports wagering has been legal in Massachusetts since last March. Bettors in the state have both online and retail sportsbooks available.
Massachusetts Online Sportsbooks Available
- BetMGM
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- Caesars Sportsbook
- FanDuel
- ESPN BET
- DraftKings
Massachusetts Retail Sportsbooks
- Encore Boston Harbor
- MGM Springfield
- Plainridge Park Casino
While the TD Garden does not have an in-person sportsbook, bettor can still place wagers from their mobile phone. If you're looking to place a wager in person, the Encore Boston Harbor sportsbook and casino is the closest option.
Boston Celtics Playoff News & Updates
Here are the latest pieces of news that have an impact on the Celtics playoff run.
- 📆 April 22: Reports are coming out that Heat star Jimmy Butler is likely to miss the entire series against Boston while he deals with an MCL injury.
- 📆 April 21: The Celtics handle the Heat with ease in Game 1, winning 114-94.
- 📆 April 19: The Celtics will take on the Miami Heat in the opening round of the playoffs after Miami secured the final postseason spot.
- 📆 April 14: The regular season ends with the Celtics having the league's best record by far at 64-18. Boston finishes 14 games ahead of the Knicks in the East and had seven more wins than the next closest team.
- 📆 March 25: The Celtics have officially clinched the top seed in the East and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs.
- 📆 March 14: Boston becomes the first team to clinch a spot in the NBA Playoffs.
Celtics Playoff Schedule 2024
The schedule for the first round of the playoffs has been set following Miami's play-in win over Chicago. I'll be updating the Celtics playoff schedule throughout the postseason.
| Game | Date | Time |
| Game 1 vs Miami | Sunday, April 21 | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Game 2 vs Miami | Wednesday, April 24 | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Game 3 at Miami | Saturday, April 27 | 6:00 p.m. ET |
| Game 4 at Miami | Monday, April 29 | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Game 5 vs. Miami (if necessary) | Wednesday, May 1 | TBD |
| Game 6 at Miami (if necessary) | Friday, May 3 | TBD |
| Game 7 vs. Miami (if necessary) | Sunday, May 5 | TBD |
How Many NBA Championships Have the Celtics Won?
The Celtics are tied for the most titles in NBA history with 17 NBA Championships, 11 of which came when Bill Russell was playing for the team. The team's success is why the Celtics Finals odds are always near the top of the league, similar to the way New England Patriots Super Bowl odds have been over last two decades.
- 2008: 4-2 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1986: 4-2 over the Houston Rockets
- 1984: 4-3 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1981: 4-2 over the Houston Rockets
- 1976: 4-2 over the Phoenix Suns
- 1974: 4-2 over the Milwaukee Bucks
- 1969: 4-3 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1968: 4-2 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1966: 4-3 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1965: 4-1 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1964: 4-1 over the San Francisco Warriors
- 1963: 4-2 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1962: 4-3 over the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1961: 4-1 over the Atlanta Hawks
- 1960: 4-3 over the St. Louis Hawks
- 1959: 4-0 over the Minneapolis Lakers
- 1957: 4-3 over the St. Louis Hawks
Have the Celtics Won The Most NBA Championships in History?
Yes, the Celtics are tied for the most NBA Championships in history at 17. That is a tie that Lakers fans and Celtics fans equally want to break.
How Many Times Have the Celtics Made the NBA Finals?
The Celtics have been to the finals 22 times and lost only five of those chances: 1958: 1985, 1987, 2010, and 2022.
When is the Last Time the Celtics Won the NBA Title?
As every diehard Celtics fan can tell you, that was after Paul Pierce's MVP season in 2008 when he, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett were the Big Three for Boston. No uncut gems there.
Boston Celtics Odds FAQs
The best odds for the Boston Celtics to win the 2023-2024 NBA Championship are +140 on BetMGM. Based on implied probability, this gives the Celtics a 41.7% chance to win the championship. Boston currently has the shortest odds to win this year's NBA Finals, with the Denver Nuggets the next closest team.
Yes, the Celtics officially clinched a playoff spot on March 14. Thanks to the Celtics win over the Suns and the 76ers loss to the Bucks, Boston will be in the playoffs for the 61st time in franchise history. The Celtics will play the No. 8 seed play-in winner.
The NBA playoffs begin on April 20, 2024, following the SoFi Play-In Tournament which takes place the week prior. Celtics fans can look forward to their home team playing the 8th seed in the first round.
Yes, the Celtics have officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. With just a handful of regular season games remaining and a double digit lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston has secured the top spot in the East.
The Boston Celtics have 17 NBA Championships. That's tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most of any NBA team.
The Celtics' next playoff game will be against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics currently lead the series 1-0.
Author
Chris Sheridan is a veteran NBA Writer who has been covering the league since 1992, with a specialty in international basketball after being credentialed for every Olympics since 1996-Atlanta. He has been writing in the sports gambling journalism space since PASPA was overturned in 2018, and age 58 he still can drain the 3-pointer and can dunk with the help of a ladder.
