Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Dec 2024

We’re Predicting Celtics to Win Big

We’re sweet on the Celtics who are -12.5 on the spread. The betting favorites should enjoy a big victory against the Pistons and cover the line at -114.

Celtics on a Big Winning Run Against Pistons

Detroit Pistons got the win in their previous game. A 120-111 triumph occurred on the road at Madison Square Garden when playing New York Knicks. Cade Cunningham had 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds as part of a fantastic triple-double performance.

Boston Celtics lost when they last took to the court. At TD Garden, they were turned over 127-121 at home to Memphis Grizzlies. On the points front, Jrue Holiday recorded 23, Payton Pritchard 22 and Jaylen Brown 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 130-120 victory was registered against the Pistons at TD Garden. In the previous 10 H2H meetings, the Celtics have won every time.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 111.9 points, 42.2 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.3 points and 41.7 rebounds per contest.

Malik Beasley is averaging 17.3 points and 4.0 (43.5%) 3-pointers made. Jalen Duren averages 8.0 rebounds and Cade Cunningham 6.6 assists.

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 109.7 points and 45.0 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 23.2 points and 9.4 rebounds, Derrick White 5.3 assists and Payton Pritchard 3.7 (44.6%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Stewart.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Al Horford.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Celtics can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -12.5 to cover the line at -114.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NBA predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Pistons vs Celtics stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

Celtics -12.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re hunting for tastier odds and feel confident your selection is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points -112

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has totaled an average of 22.25 points in the past 4 home games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -112.

Latest Jayson Tatum Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-112

Assists

Over 4.5

-167

Under 4.5

+125

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-132

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Cade Cunningham Over 8.5 Assists -147

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has totaled an average of 11.5 assists in the past 4 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -147.

Latest Cade Cunningham Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

-122

Under 22.5

-108

Assists

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

+102

Rebounds

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons 109 - 124 Celtics

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Celtics to achieve a 124-109 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics 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.

Celtics Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -667 about Boston Celtics which reflects they have a 87% chance of winning this NBA game. Detroit Pistons are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +490.

The current spread is 11.5 and the total points line is 225. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. The Over 225 selection is available to back at -110.

Those wanting to back the Celtics to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -210 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Pistons, then odds of +165 can be found.

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Moneyline

Pistons

+490

Celtics

-667

Point Spread

Pistons +11.5

-108

Celtics -11.5

-112

Total Points

Under 225

-110

Over 225

-110

Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jaylen Brown is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -105 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -127.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-105

Under 27.5

-127

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-112

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 22.5

-122

Under 22.5

-108

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-115

Under 21.5

-115

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-108

Under 16.5

-122

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-118

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-118

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-120

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

-100

Tim Hardaway Jr (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-108

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

+102

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-161

Under 5.5

+120

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+110

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-167

Under 4.5

+125

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-118

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

+107

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-132

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-120

Under 7.5

-112

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-135

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-122

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+116

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-115

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-143

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 226.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.90 pts and allowed 117.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.20 pts and allowed 114.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 227.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 226.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 110.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.70 (76.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 16.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.20 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.40 (75.79%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.90 (77.56%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 35.20
• Assists: 26.10
• Blocks: 6.60
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 10.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.00 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.30 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.40 (78.57%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 7.10
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.90

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

2 Cade Cunningham

8 Tim Hardaway Jr.

12 Tobias Harris

23 Jaden Ivey

28 Isaiah Stewart

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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