When Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles injury last postseason, the 2025-26 Boston Celtics were written off, and the season was declared a rebuilding year. Now the team returns from the All-Star break with a 35-19 record, sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference, with the chance for Jayson Tatum to return.
The Celtics’ first game after the All-Star break is tonight at 10 p.m. ET at Golden State.
In a season when so many perceived contenders have underwhelmed, the chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy this summer has become more realistic. With two months left in the regular season, the Celtics are gearing up for another postseason push with a chance to win the franchise’s 19th NBA Championship.
Here are the odds from the best Massachusetts sportsbooks for the Celtics as they head into the season’s second half.
Latest Boston Celtics NBA Championship odds
Odds updated as of Feb. 19:
DraftKings: +1500FanDuel: +1300Fanatics: +1300BetMGM: +1300
Those looking to wager on the Celtics to win it all will find the best value using DraftKings Sportsbook. BetMGM, Fanatics, and FanDuel offer odds of +1300.
DraftKings gives Boston the sixth-best odds to win the NBA Finals, with the Oklahoma City Thunder listed as the betting favorite at +135 odds. The Celtics are tied for third-best odds in the East, trailing the Cavaliers (+1300) and Knicks (+1300).
Detroit, the current top seed in the East, is tied with Boston at +1500 odds. The Cavaliers and Knicks are six or more games behind the Pistons, but are supported by the oddsmakers because of the star power and veteran experience each team has as advantages over Detroit.
The Celtics’ odds could decrease if Jayson Tatum returns to the lineup and starts less effectively than expected, so I advise waiting before wagering on this market. Still, the team is competitive, and +1500 odds are still tremendous value.
Top Boston Celtics futures markets to bet today
Even if you aren’t betting on the Celtics to win it all, there are plenty of other markets available to wager on. Bet on anything from Joe Mazzulla to win Coach of the Year to the winner of the Atlantic Division. Let’s take a closer look at the top markets featuring Boston:
MVP — Jaylen Brown: +10000 at BetMGMCoach of the Year — Joe Mazzulla: +800 at FanDuelAtlantic Division Champ — Celtics: +120 at FanDuelEastern Conference Champ — Celtics: +280 at DraftKings
Despite the impressive season, the Celtics’ players and coaches are not on track for any of the major awards. However, the team still has good value for their divisional standing and Eastern Conference success.
The best value I like today is the Celtics to win the Eastern Conference at +280 odds. The team could go through some growing pains once Tatum rejoins the lineup, opening the door for the Knicks take over the Atlantic Division, but it shouldn’t hold them down long enough to impact their playoff success.
With Jaylen Brown leading this team, it’s hard not to feel good about their chances of remaining a major contender and winning the conference to return to the NBA Finals.
Other markets, such as Brown to win MVP or Mazzulla to win Coach of the Year, are appealing, but they have heavy favorites in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and J.B. Bickerstaff, making it unlikely either Celtic will win their respective race.
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