Boston Celtics (42-16) vs. Detroit Pistons (32-26)
February 26, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +4; Over/Under: 226
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The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Raptors and Knicks, and play the Cavs, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The Celtics have won six straight games overall and each of their last eight road games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Clippers and Hawks, and they play the Nuggets, Nets, and Jazz next. The Pistons have won seven straight games for the first time since 2015.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 114.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.5 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven games.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pistons’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1077) this season.
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
Pistons vs Celtics Injury Report
Kristaps Porzingis, Drew Peterson, Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, and Luke Kornet are questionable for the Celtics after not playing last night.
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Simone Fontecchio is questionable with a finger injury.
Pistons vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are winning games, but they’re 25-32-1 ATS on the season. The Celtics continue to have issues covering these inflated lines, and we keep fading them. I doubt things get better at the end of a back-to-back. Also, the Pistons are feeling great as they’re on their longest winning streak in a decade. The Pistons are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. You make money on the Pistons, you don’t on the Celtics. With the rest advantage and home court, I’m going to grab the points with the Pistons at home.
