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Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 3-18-24 Picks

Detroit Pistons (12-55) vs. Boston Celtics (52-14)
March 18, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -15.5; Over/Under: +225
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The Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics meet Monday in NBA action at the TD Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics prediction.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons recently lost to the Heat, while beating the Raptors and Hornets. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.1 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 49 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 15.3 points and 3.8 assists. Simone Fontecchio is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 12 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics recently beat the Suns, Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Wizards. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Team Facts

  • The Celtics have won each of their last 21 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a road win.
  • Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 home games against the Pistons following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Team Facts

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last 24 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • Seven of the Pistons’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics prediction

The Boston Celtics could blow the doors off here as they’re arguably the best team in the league, they have many blowout wins under their belt, and they’re 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. The Detroit Pistons are on the en of a back to back and fresh off a heartbreaking loss to the Heat. Still, this is a boatload of points to just throw out there. Also, the Pistons are a lot more competitive than their record suggests, and it’s helped them cover 5 of their last 7 games. Moreover, a look ahead spot for the Celtics with the Bucks on deck. I’ll take a stab with the Pistons and the free buckets.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Detroit Pistons +15.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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