Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Matchup

Check out our Pistons vs. Celtics prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Boston.

  • The Pistons face Boston with a record of 10-15.
  • The Pistons are averaging 110.5 points per game so far.
  • The Pistons are coming off a 120-111 win vs. the Celtics.
  • The Celtics take on the Pistons at 19-5.
  • Defensively, Boston are giving up 110.7 points per game.
  • The Celtics are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.

Pistons vs Celtics Prediction

In a conference matchup, the Pistons (10-15) travel to take on the Celtics (19-5) at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and can be seen on NBCS.

Boston (-844) is currently 12.5-point favorites over Detroit (+573). The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.

Pistons vs. Celtics Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Thursday, December 12th
  • Betting Odds BOS -12.5, DET +573 | BOS -844 O/U 227.5

Pistons Preview: Will the Pistons Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Pistons improved to 10-15 on the season with a 120-111 road win over the Knicks on Saturday. Detroit entered the game as +8.5 underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game hit 231, surpassing the O/U line of 225.

Detroit set the tone early with a 10-0 run, taking the score from 5-2 to 12-5. They led 39-23 after the 1st quarter. Though the Knicks battled back, outscoring the Pistons in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, Detroit pulled away in the 4th, winning the quarter 31-26.

The Pistons shot 51.8% from the field and connected on 18 threes at a 50% rate in their win over the Knicks. Cade Cunningham led the way with 29 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. Malik Beasley added 23 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 70% clip.

Cunningham scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Beasley had 12 in the 1st. Jaden Ivey and Beasley each scored 7 points in the 4th, and Jalen Duren added 8 of his 12 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 111 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win against the Knicks. They had a rough 2nd quarter, allowing 35 points, but tightened up in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, where they gave up 23, 27, and 26 points, respectively.

Detroit's defense struggled overall, allowing the Knicks to shoot 53% from the field. However, they limited New York's three-point shooting to 32%, with the Knicks making 11 threes. The Pistons also sent the Knicks to the line 27 times, where they converted 16 free throws. Detroit finished with 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 4 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.

Celtics Preview: Can Boston Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Pistons improved to 10-15 on the season with a 120-111 road win over the Knicks on Saturday. Detroit, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 225.

Detroit started strong with a 10-0 run early and led 39-23 after the 1st quarter. The Knicks chipped away at the lead, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Pistons, up 89-85 going into the 4th, finished strong by outscoring New York 31-26 in the final period.

In their 127-121 loss to the Grizzlies, the Celtics shot just 40% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, though they did connect on 18 threes. Jrue Holiday led the way with 23 points, despite shooting 30.8% overall and 23.5% from deep.

Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard each added 22 points, with Pritchard hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Brown scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Pritchard added 9 in the final frame.

The Celtics struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 127 points to the Grizzlies, who shot 50% from the field. Boston allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, but they tightened up slightly in the 3rd, giving up 28 points before allowing 33 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 15 threes at a 45% clip. Boston sent Memphis to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Celtics finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.

Pistons vs Celtics Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 115. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
  • Across their five previous home games, Boston has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-1 while averaging 121 points per game.
  • The last ten games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • Although the Celtics have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-3.

Pistons vs Celtics Prediction

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