Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Boston Celtics (-1544) will host the Detroit Pistons (+850) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are favored by 16 points and the over/under line is set at 226.
Currently, Boston is on a 5-game winning streak and holds a 53-14 record. Meanwhile, the Pistons have dropped two straight and are 12-55 overall. Tip-off will take place at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on NBCS.
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Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pistons and Celtics did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Celtics have the leg up at 3-0. The Celtics also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 232 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Boston has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 34-32-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. Today’s O/U line is 226, which is lower than their season average of 229.7.
The Pistons’ ATS record for the season is 34-32, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog. On the road, they are 17-15 ATS, compared to 17-17 at home.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Heat by a score of 104-101. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and Detroit covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
Overall, the Pistons are 12-55 this season and are currently in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 9-33 and 2-12 against Central Division opponents.
In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 232 points. This is higher than today’s O/U line of 226. On the season, Detroit is 9-51 as the underdog.
Heading into their matchup with the Celtics, the Pistons are 23rd in the NBA in scoring at 112 points per game. On the road, Detroit is averaging 112.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Pistons have scored below the NBA scoring average in 68.7% of their games. In terms of pace, Detroit is 8th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pistons are 19th in field goal percentage at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 21st in three-point shooting at 35%.
On defense, the Pistons are ranked 26th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 64.2% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pistons defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.6% while allowing 37.3% from downtown.
The Celtics have won five straight games as the favorite and are favored by 16 points today against the Pistons. This season, they have been favored in 64 of their 67 games, going 51-13 straight-up and 32-29 against the spread.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 32-34-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 230.6 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 226.
In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Wizards by a score of 130-104. The over/under line for that game was 226.5 points, and Boston covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites.
The Celtics are currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 53-14. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 34-7 and 19-7 in non-conference games. At home, the Celtics are 30-3 and 18-14 ATS.
On the road, the Celtics have an average scoring differential of +7.6 points per game and are 23-11 straight-up. Their ATS record on the road is 16-16, and they have covered the spread in four straight road games.
Heading into tonight’s game against the Pistons, the Celtics are one of the league’s highest-scoring teams, averaging 121 points per game (2nd). In their last three games, they’ve outscored their season average.
When playing at home, Boston is averaging 123.5 points per game (2nd). Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 73.1% of their games this season.
So far this year, the Celtics have been one of the league’s best three-point shooting teams. They are first in both three-point attempts and makes per game. However, they are just 18th in free throw attempts.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 6th in the league at 109.6 points per contest. Most recently, the Celtics’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 104 points to the Wizards.
The Celtics enter this game as 16-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 116-108.
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+16)
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Kristaps Porzingis – Hamstring – Out
- Jaylen Brown – Ankle – Out
- Derrick White – Hand – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
- Ausar Thompson – Illness – Out
