Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Preview
In a matchup of Eastern Conference teams, the Boston Celtics (-13) travel to take on the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET and NBCS will have the TV coverage.
Currently, the Celtics (-1009) are riding a 7-game winning streak and are 1st in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons (+653) have lost 4 straight and are 14th in the East.
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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Pistons as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. In the last five head to head games between the Celtics and Pistons, the average combined point total is 226 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Detroit has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 102 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- The last three games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are currently on a 7-game winning streak and have a record of 55-14, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 36-7 and 19-7 against the West.
Boston has been favored in 66 of their 69 games this season and have a record of 53-13 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 33-30 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +12 points per game.
In their last game, the Celtics beat the Bucks by a score of 122-119. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and they were favored by 10.5 points going into the game.
This season, the average combined scoring total in Celtics games is 230.5, and today’s O/U line is set at 224. In their games, 51 of 69 have had higher O/U lines than 224.
Overall, the Celtics are 33-35-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have gone over the O/U line in 9 of their last 17 games.
Boston has an ATS record of 35-31 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last four road games. On the road, they are 16-16 ATS compared to 19-15 at home.
Heading into their matchup with the Pistons, the Celtics are one of the top scoring teams in the league, averaging 121 points per game (2nd). In terms of three-point shooting, they lead the NBA in both made threes (16.6) and attempts (42.6) per game.
Overall, Boston is shooting 48% from the field (9th). However, they have been one of the worst teams in the league when it comes to two-point field goals, ranking 29th in made two-pointers.
On the road, the Celtics are averaging 118.6 points per game this season. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the NBA at 97.6 possessions per game.
At this time, the Celtics’ defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 109.5 points per game. Boston’s defense is currently forcing 11.5 turnovers per game, which is 2nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 2nd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.6 rejections per game.
Today, the Pistons are looking to end their four-game losing streak when they host the Celtics. Detroit is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-57.
As the underdog, the Pistons have a record of 9-53 this season. In their last five games as the underdog, they are 0-5 straight-up and 2-0 ATS.
Detroit’s ATS record for the season is 34-34, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, the Pistons are 17-18 ATS compared to 17-16 on the road.
This season, Detroit has an O/U record of 34-34-1, and their games have averaged 231.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, and the Pistons have had 48 games with higher O/U lines.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Pacers by a score of 122-103. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and Detroit was 11-point underdogs going into the game.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 24th in the NBA at 111.6 points per game. At home, they are 25th in the league at 111 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 19th in the NBA at 46%. They have also struggled from three-point range, hitting just 35% of their shots (23rd).
One area where the Pistons have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 14th in the NBA in free-throw attempts at 22 per game. In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 30.4% of their games. In terms of assists, Detroit is 19th in the NBA at 26.2 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounding, they are 11th in the league.
At present, the Pistons’ defense is ranked 26th, allowing 120.1 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Pistons’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.6% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.
With the Celtics being favored by 13, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 115-104 in favor of the Celtics.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+13)
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Taj Gibson – Hamstring – Out
- Isaiah Stewart – Hamstring – Out
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
- Simone Fontecchio – Toe – Out
- Stanley Umude – Ankle – Out
- Ausar Thompson – Illness – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Shoulder – Out
- Al Horford – Toe – Questionable
- Kristaps Porzingis – Hamstring – Questionable
- Jaylen Brown – Ankle – Questionable
- Jayson Tatum – Ankle – Questionable
- Sam Hauser – Ankle – Probable
