Updated Eastern Conference Odds
LAS VEGAS, NV (TheSpread) – The NBA Eastern Conference is down to its final four teams. Here is an updated look at the odds to emerge from the East as the champs.
According to oddsmakers at online sports book GT Bets, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still favored to win the East, as they have odds of -160 to prevail. Other odds are the Atlanta Hawks (+320), the Chicago Bulls (+350) and the Washington Wizards (+800),
The Cavaliers are the second seed in the East. They disposed of the Boston Celtics in seven games, but lost forward Kevin Love for the playoffs to a shoulder injury in Game 4. Cleveland will meet Chicago in the second round. The Cavs are looking to win their first conference title since 2007.
The Hawks are the top seed in the East. Atlanta defeated the Brooklyn Nets in six games to reach the second round, where it will now face Washington. Atlanta is seeking its fourth conference title, it’s first since 1961.
The Bulls are the third seed in the East. Chicago beat Milwaukee in six games, setting up a series with Cleveland. Chicago is looking to win its sixth conference title, its first since 1998.
Washington is the fifth seed in the East. The Wizards were dominant in the first round, picking up a sweep of Toronto. The Wizards now meet the Atlanta Hawks. Washington is seeking its first conference title since 1979. It has won four in franchise history.
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