The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Pistons vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics have been in great form as they’ve won 11 of their last 15 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after making light work of the Hawks in a 132-106 road win on Saturday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 41 points on 14 of 30 shooting, Sam Hauser drained 10 3-pointers to finish with 30 points while Anfernee Simons and Neemias Queta each scored 14 points. As a team, the Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 22 of 52 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 52 points in the second quarter to take a 31-point lead into halftime. They didn’t take their foot off the gas until the lead ballooned to 43 points.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been heating up lately as they’ve won five of their last six games overall. They will be gunning for a third straight win after blowing past the Pacers in a dominant 121-78 home win on Saturday. Duncan Robinson, Cade Cunningham and Javonte Green each scored 16 points while Jalen Duren chipped in with 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 49 percent from the field and 16 of 34 from the 3-point line, but this win was definitely set up by their effort on defense as they dominated the first quarter by 31-11. They ended up holding the Pacers to just 25 points in the first half. With the game locked up before halftime, the Pistons were able to rest their starters early and give time to every player on their roster.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight Monday games.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have lost 13 of their last 15 games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (366) of any player in the league this season.
- Cade Cunningham has recorded 30 games with 7+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown has scored 25+ points in five consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Neemias Queta ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (66.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.1).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.7).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.0).
Pistons vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum and they are keeping an eye on Chris Boucher, Payton Pritchard, and Josh Minott who are all questionable. Meanwhile, the Pistons don’t have a single player listed on their injury report. They’ve won five of their last six games and just smashed the Pacers by 43 points without anyone having a big scoring night. These teams have already met three times this season with the Pistons claiming two wins, but each game was decided by seven points or less so we could be in for another close contest. The Celtics have done well to keep winning games despite the injuries, but they’re going to have to be at their best against the Pistons, who are starting to heat up again. You could make an argument for either side here, but with the line so short, I will stick with the streaking Pistons to stay hot with a win and cover at home against a banged up Celtics squad.