Detroit Pistons (9-14) vs. Boston Celtics (17-4)
December 4, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -13.5; Over/Under: +219
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The Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday 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 76ers and Bucks, and they play the Knicks, Celtics, and Heat next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 18.4 points and 4.3 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Heat, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Bucks, Grizzlies, and Bulls next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.4 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25 points and 6.4 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 33 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Celtics’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last eight Wednesday games as favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games as road underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White ranks 8th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.9) this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 13th amongst qualified players for points per game (25.0) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.8) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 7th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.6).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.1).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
It wouldn’t shock anybody to see the Boston Celtics blow the doors off at home with the rest advantage, but I’m not laying double-digit chalk with a team that’s 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Celtics are also 5-9 ATS in their last 14 games as a double-digit favorite. The first meeting back in October was decided by 6 points. Not the best bet on the card, but if forced to pick, I’m rolling with the Pistons and the buckets.
