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Should the Boston Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?

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80% Informative

The Celtics have lost three of their last five games, and six of 12 .

The Thunder have maintained their dominant defense despite consistent injuries to either one or both of their star big men at the same time.

The Cavaliers are the only team in the NBA that shoots more from behind the arc (49.3 3PA) than the Celtics.

The Cavs have much more balance, featuring two all-star caliber big men in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen .

The Celtics are one of the top three contenders for this season 's championship.

The Thunder and Cavaliers are the better betting values than the Celtics.

The Cavs are the best value among the three top contenders for the championship.

Boston would have to potentially go through both Cleveland and Oklahoma City to win.

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