The Boston Celtics are currently the odds-on favorite to win the Eastern Conference (-130) at ESPN BET, and Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is the favorite to win Sixth Man of the Year (-550). Should you buy or fade these two markets heading into Wednesday night’s prime-time clash against the Phoenix Suns on ESPN? There are two picks that might offer more value to bettors as the regular season nears its end.
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Fade: Celtics to win the Eastern Conference (-130)
The Celtics have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, sitting five games back of the Cleveland Cavaliers with 10 games remaining. Barring something epic, the Cavs will finish the season as the top seed and secure home-court advantage through the playoffs. While the Celtics are an excellent road team (29-7, tied for tops in the league), the Cavaliers have the best home record in the NBA at 30-5. The home-court edge would be a…
