Detroit Pistons (10-15) vs. Boston Celtics (19-5)
December 12, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -12.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics meet Thursday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Celtics, beat the Knicks, and they play the Heat, Jazz and Suns next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 110.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.9 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4.3 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Wizards, Bulls and Magic next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Pistons and Celtics at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.4) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 10th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Celtics rank T1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.3).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Boston Celtics are more than capable of blowing the Pitons out of the water, but I’m not betting on it. The Celtics continue to get these inflated lines, but are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and 9-15 ATS on the season. The Celtics are also 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games as a double-digit favorite. The Pistons and Celtics have also played twice this season, and Detroit covered both games. The line is too thick. Give me the Pistons and the points.
