The Boston Celtics had an impressive run last season and are currently viewed as the frontrunners to secure the NBA championship title once more.
They concluded the regular season with a remarkable record of 64 wins and 18 losses, showcasing their dominance throughout the league.
They proceeded to excel in the playoffs, ultimately defeating the Dallas Mavericks to claim the championship in the NBA Finals.

As the new season approaches, the Celtics are at the top of the betting odds at BetMGM sportsbook, with the highest likelihood of repeating their success at +325.
The last time a team won consecutive NBA titles was the Golden State Warriors, who achieved this feat in the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

In the betting landscape, other teams with competitive odds include the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks, both sitting at +650, along with the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets, each at +1000.
As the betting action heats up, the Celtics attract a significant amount of interest, drawing 15.5% of total bets and ranking third for money bet at 14.2%.
The Thunder lead in total money at 18.2% but hold the third position in total bets at 8.2%.
Meanwhile, Denver takes the second position for both bets at 10.6% and money at 16.9%.

Turning to the MVP race, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is currently favored to win, with odds set at +800, closely followed by Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at +900.
Despite these odds, early betting trends indicate that other players are attracting more financial backing.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker leads in money drawn at 37.8% with odds of +6600, while Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards follows at +1900, capturing 11.9% of the total money wagered.
In terms of actual bets made, Denver’s Nikola Joki? holds the top spot at +1100 with 18.2%, followed by Tatum at 13.6% and Gilgeous-Alexander at 10.6%.

Additionally, rookie Bronny James, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, despite having long odds of +30000, has become a fan favorite in the NBA Rookie of the Year betting market.
The son of Lakers star LeBron James is not only attracting the highest percentage of total bets at 21.5% but also ranks second in total money with 18.5% wagered on him.
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey also remains popular, pulling in 30.7% of the money on 15.8% of the total bets placed.

In conclusion, as the NBA season gears up, the Celtics, along with several other teams, seem poised to make significant headlines both on the court and in the betting world.