Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Pistons

The Boston Celtics tip off against the Detroit Pistons in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The market might have underrated the Celtics and -114 makes lots of appeal considering they are +3.5 on the spread. Back them to cover the line against the Pistons.

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Boston Celtics have won two on the spin, triumphing 132-106 in their previous game. This was on the road against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Jaylen Brown dropped 41 points, as Sam Hauser finished with 30 and Anfernee Simons 14.

Detroit Pistons last game was a 121-78 home win. This victory over Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena made it back-to-back wins. Offensively, Javonte Green led the way, scoring 16, while Cade Cunningham added 16 and Duncan Robinson 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 112-105 in favor of the Pistons when they last played the Celtics, with the matchup taking place at TD Garden. The Celtics have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 118.7 points, 48.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 83.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.0 points and 39.7 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.9 points, Neemias Queta 9.3 rebounds and Derrick White 6.1 assists, while Anfernee Simons averages 4.1 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.2 points, 44.3 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 11.9 steals and 8.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.1 points and 39.8 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 19.6 points and 8.4 assists, while Ron Holland has an average of 6.2 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.8 (45.2%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Step into Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Celtics will be able to cover the spread in this NBA contest, with +3.5 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -114 that is currently available.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Celtics vs Pistons stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 7 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics +3.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 109 - 107 Pistons

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Celtics to win by a 109-107 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Detroit Pistons are regarded as having a 60% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -147. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Boston Celtics are trading at +126.

3.5 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 223.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

Celtics

+126

Pistons

-147

Point Spread

Celtics +3.5

-114

Pistons -3.5

-106

Total Points

Under 223.5

-105

Over 223.5

-115

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -109 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -116.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 30.5

-109

Under 30.5

-116

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 26.5

-106

Under 26.5

-120

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 18.5

-110

Under 18.5

-116

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 15.5

-122

Under 15.5

-104

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 15.5

-109

Under 15.5

-118

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 14.5

-102

Under 14.5

-125

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 12.5

-102

Under 12.5

-125

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-109

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-108

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-128

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 9.5

+101

Under 9.5

-128

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-114

Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-102

Under 8.5

-125

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-108

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-139

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+103

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+110

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-119

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-137

Under 7.5

+104

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+118

Under 6.5

-154

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-119

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-125

Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-141

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-141

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-130

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-152

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+116

The Pistons own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 116.20 points per contest while yielding 101.10.

The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 120.30 points on average and giving up 110.60.

The Pistons defeated the Celtics 119-113 the last time they played at Little Caesars Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Little Caesars Arena, the Celtics have secured seven victories, as the Pistons have picked up three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O222.5	U222.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		8-2	217.30	116.20	101.10	4	6
Boston Celtics Away Stats		7-3	230.90	120.30	110.60	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
• U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.30 pts and allowed 110.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 217.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 217.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.20 pts and allowed 104.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.20 pts and allowed 101.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.00 (83.83%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.1, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 35.10
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 10.40
• Personal Fouls: 15.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (82.3%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 23.80
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (75.53%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 8.30
• Steals: 11.90
• Turnovers : 16.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.50 (74.28%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 8.10
• Steals: 12.10
• Turnovers : 16.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W
Knicks	25	17	0.595	118.4	114.9	3.5	16-5	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	3L
Raptors	25	18	0.581	114	112.3	1.7	13-10	12-8	4-8	22-12	6-4	1L
76ers	22	18	0.55	116.8	115.7	1.1	10-11	12-7	8-4	17-15	6-4	2L
Nets	12	28	0.3	108.8	114	-5.2	6-15	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	24	19	0.558	120	117.4	2.6	14-10	10-9	7-3	16-13	7-3	2W
Bulls	20	22	0.476	117.4	120.3	-2.9	13-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	1W
Bucks	17	24	0.415	112.4	115.8	-3.4	9-10	8-14	5-4	13-14	5-5	3L
Pacers	10	33	0.233	110.2	118.4	-8.2	8-16	2-17	2-8	7-21	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	22	20	0.524	119.5	117.9	1.6	15-7	7-13	3-3	12-12	5-5	1W
Hawks	20	24	0.455	117.6	119.2	-1.6	7-12	13-12	4-3	10-16	5-5	3L
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	31	0.244	112.7	123.9	-11.2	6-13	4-18	2-4	7-18	3-7	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	35	8	0.814	121.1	108	13.1	20-3	15-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Nuggets	29	14	0.674	121.7	117	4.7	12-7	17-7	4-1	18-7	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	27	16	0.628	120	114.7	5.3	15-6	12-10	4-4	14-12	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	21	22	0.488	116.2	118.4	-2.2	12-10	9-12	4-4	17-14	7-3	2W
Jazz	14	28	0.333	119.4	127.6	-8.2	9-12	5-16	0-8	8-20	2-8	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	24	16	0.6	116.5	117.3	-0.8	11-8	13-8	4-5	18-11	4-6	2L
Suns	25	17	0.595	114.4	111.7	2.7	14-5	11-12	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	24	19	0.558	116.2	113.3	2.9	16-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	3W
Clippers	18	23	0.439	112.5	113.4	-0.9	11-9	7-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	5W
Kings	12	30	0.286	110.6	120.6	-10	9-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	4-6	4W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	29	13	0.69	117.8	112.7	5.1	15-5	14-8	7-1	16-11	6-4	2W
Rockets	25	15	0.625	117.1	110.7	6.4	14-3	11-12	3-4	14-14	5-5	2W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	17	26	0.395	114.2	117	-2.8	13-11	4-15	3-6	10-18	5-5	2W
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W
Knicks	25	17	0.595	118.4	114.9	3.5	16-5	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	3L
Raptors	25	18	0.581	114	112.3	1.7	13-10	12-8	4-8	22-12	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	24	19	0.558	120	117.4	2.6	14-10	10-9	7-3	16-13	7-3	2W
76ers	22	18	0.55	116.8	115.7	1.1	10-11	12-7	8-4	17-15	6-4	2L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	22	20	0.524	119.5	117.9	1.6	15-7	7-13	3-3	12-12	5-5	1W
Bulls	20	22	0.476	117.4	120.3	-2.9	13-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	1W
Hawks	20	24	0.455	117.6	119.2	-1.6	7-12	13-12	4-3	10-16	5-5	3L
Bucks	17	24	0.415	112.4	115.8	-3.4	9-10	8-14	5-4	13-14	5-5	3L
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Nets	12	28	0.3	108.8	114	-5.2	6-15	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	1L
Wizards	10	31	0.244	112.7	123.9	-11.2	6-13	4-18	2-4	7-18	3-7	6L
Pacers	10	33	0.233	110.2	118.4	-8.2	8-16	2-17	2-8	7-21	4-6	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	35	8	0.814	121.1	108	13.1	20-3	15-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	29	13	0.69	117.8	112.7	5.1	15-5	14-8	7-1	16-11	6-4	2W
Nuggets	29	14	0.674	121.7	117	4.7	12-7	17-7	4-1	18-7	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	27	16	0.628	120	114.7	5.3	15-6	12-10	4-4	14-12	6-4	2L
Rockets	25	15	0.625	117.1	110.7	6.4	14-3	11-12	3-4	14-14	5-5	2W
Lakers	24	16	0.6	116.5	117.3	-0.8	11-8	13-8	4-5	18-11	4-6	2L
Suns	25	17	0.595	114.4	111.7	2.7	14-5	11-12	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	24	19	0.558	116.2	113.3	2.9	16-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	21	22	0.488	116.2	118.4	-2.2	12-10	9-12	4-4	17-14	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Clippers	18	23	0.439	112.5	113.4	-0.9	11-9	7-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	5W
Mavericks	17	26	0.395	114.2	117	-2.8	13-11	4-15	3-6	10-18	5-5	2W
Jazz	14	28	0.333	119.4	127.6	-8.2	9-12	5-16	0-8	8-20	2-8	3L
Kings	12	30	0.286	110.6	120.6	-10	9-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	4-6	4W
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	35	8	0.814	121.1	108	13.1	20-3	15-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Spurs	29	13	0.69	117.8	112.7	5.1	15-5	14-8	7-1	16-11	6-4	2W
Nuggets	29	14	0.674	121.7	117	4.7	12-7	17-7	4-1	18-7	6-4	1L
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	27	16	0.628	120	114.7	5.3	15-6	12-10	4-4	14-12	6-4	2L
Rockets	25	15	0.625	117.1	110.7	6.4	14-3	11-12	3-4	14-14	5-5	2W
Lakers	24	16	0.6	116.5	117.3	-0.8	11-8	13-8	4-5	18-11	4-6	2L
Knicks	25	17	0.595	118.4	114.9	3.5	16-5	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	3L
Suns	25	17	0.595	114.4	111.7	2.7	14-5	11-12	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Raptors	25	18	0.581	114	112.3	1.7	13-10	12-8	4-8	22-12	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	24	19	0.558	120	117.4	2.6	14-10	10-9	7-3	16-13	7-3	2W
Warriors	24	19	0.558	116.2	113.3	2.9	16-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	3W
76ers	22	18	0.55	116.8	115.7	1.1	10-11	12-7	8-4	17-15	6-4	2L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	22	20	0.524	119.5	117.9	1.6	15-7	7-13	3-3	12-12	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	21	22	0.488	116.2	118.4	-2.2	12-10	9-12	4-4	17-14	7-3	2W
Bulls	20	22	0.476	117.4	120.3	-2.9	13-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	1W
Hawks	20	24	0.455	117.6	119.2	-1.6	7-12	13-12	4-3	10-16	5-5	3L
Clippers	18	23	0.439	112.5	113.4	-0.9	11-9	7-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	5W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Bucks	17	24	0.415	112.4	115.8	-3.4	9-10	8-14	5-4	13-14	5-5	3L
Mavericks	17	26	0.395	114.2	117	-2.8	13-11	4-15	3-6	10-18	5-5	2W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	14	28	0.333	119.4	127.6	-8.2	9-12	5-16	0-8	8-20	2-8	3L
Nets	12	28	0.3	108.8	114	-5.2	6-15	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	1L
Kings	12	30	0.286	110.6	120.6	-10	9-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	4-6	4W
Wizards	10	31	0.244	112.7	123.9	-11.2	6-13	4-18	2-4	7-18	3-7	6L
Pacers	10	33	0.233	110.2	118.4	-8.2	8-16	2-17	2-8	7-21	4-6	1L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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