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Celtics' path could benefit Cavs' East chances

April 10, 2025 12:28 PM

Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick explain why the Celtics have a tougher path through the playoffs than the Cavaliers, looking at Cleveland with +165 odds to win the Eastern Conference as a value bet.

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