Detroit Pistons clinched the No. 1 Eastern Conference seed with a 60-22 record, earning home-court advantage throughout the playoffs that began April 18, yet trader consensus favors Boston Celtics at 39% implied probability due to their championship experience, depth, and proven postseason pedigree as the No. 2 seed facing Philadelphia in the first round. Cleveland Cavaliers surged to 22.5% after a dominant 126-113 Game 1 win over No. 5 Toronto Raptors, building on their No. 4 seeding and strong late-season form. Pistons sit at 19.5% amid breakout momentum from Cade Cunningham's leadership, while New York Knicks hold 14.5% as the No. 3 seed versus Atlanta, reflecting closely contested trader sentiment among the top four locked playoff hosts with no major injuries reported in the past week.