Trader consensus favors the Boston Celtics at 36% implied probability to win the Eastern Conference championship, propelled by Jayson Tatum's timely return from a torn right Achilles injury around April 1, reigniting their championship pedigree and defensive identity despite holding the No. 2 seed at 50-24. The Detroit Pistons clinched the top seed at 54-21 with consistent dominance from Cade Cunningham and a bolstered roster, yet lag at 13.5% due to limited playoff experience and postseason skepticism. Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28, 4th seed, 18.5%) and New York Knicks (48-27, 3rd seed, 15.5%) reflect strong late-season surges, home-court advantages, and favorable first-round matchups against play-in winners, with recent Celtics victories over top rivals shifting odds amid the April 18 playoff start.