As we get the Eastern conference finals started tonight, it is extremely interesting to see how these two teams have progressed throughout the season, in terms of their title odds. The defending Eastern Conference Champion Celtics were in poll position for much of the season, especially after their torrid start in November and December.

A $100 ticket remained valued around $150 heading into January, as the books predicted a strong second half from Boston. However, a dip around the turn of the new year made things a little interesting, where there was more value to be had after the All Star Break. As the Celtics struggled, the Bucks shot past them as favorites in the East, causing turmoil for Celtics bettors.

However, as Round 1 of the playoffs progressed and Milwaukee faded, the C’s emerged as clear contenders and ultimately the odds on favorites in the Eastern Conference. After surviving a tough series against Philadelphia, the value of a Celtics ticket is currently peaking leading up to Game 1 tonight. at $357. That is because Boston is -550 to take down Miami and return to their second straight NBA finals.

With that being the case, it would be wise to let your $100 future on Boston ride all the way through the postseason.