| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +13.5 |
| Boston Celtics Line | -13.5 |
| Total | 221 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Two teams sitting in and out of the playoff places of the Eastern conference are clashing today, as the Boston Celtics are hosting the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics have been red-hot lately, having lost only once in their last nine games, but they have not been good against the spread, having covered just twice in their last eight games. On the other hand, the Pistons have been in a slump lately, having won just twice in their last seven games and having covered just once in their last seven.
Below is a detailed analysis for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics game.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis are day-to-day
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: B. Klintman is out.
Boston Celtics Recent Form and Trends
The Celtics have a 17-4 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the East. Boston is 9-12 against the spread and 10-10-1 in over/under. The Celtics have an 8-2 home record but just 4-6 against the spread, with a +9-point differential. Boston is 8-1 in their last 9 games, but 2-6 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
Boston is coming off a 108-89 win over Miami, as they held the Heat into just 36% shooting from the field. Jalen Brown and Payton Prichard led Boston’s offense with 29 and 25 points respectively, with Brown adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and Prichard 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jason Tatum leads Boston in scoring this season, with an average of 28.4 points, adding 8.6 rebounds and a team-high 5.6 assists. Jaylen Brown adds 25 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Detroit Pistons Recent Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 9-13 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the 9th place of the West. Detroit is 10-11-1 against the spread and 9-13 in over/under. The Pistons have a 5-7 road record, but 6-5-1 against the spread, with a +0.9-point differential. The Pistons are 2-5 in their last 7 games, and 1-6 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 111-96 loss by Philadelphia, as they shot with just 38% from the field. Malik Beasley led Detroit’s offense with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 23.5 points and in assists made with 9 per game, adding 7.2 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 18.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Celtics are third-best in the NBA with 120 points per game. They shoot 45.9% from the field (18th) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (8th). Defensively, they allow 109.8 points per game, which is 9th in the league.
Offensively, the Pistons average 109.8 point per game, ranking 22nd in the league. Detroit shooting with 45.9% from the field (19th), and 35.1% from beyond the arc (18th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 111.7 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Celtics won 124-118 at home, but did not cover the spread. The Celtics are 10-0 in their last 10 meetings against the Pistons, and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction, the Celtics are coming as -13.5 home favorites. The Celtics are rightfully favored as they are the superior team and the favorite to win, but the problem is that they have not been covering spreads. Detroit will have their star player Cade Cunningham back in the lineup and that will provide them with a huge boost. Detroit lost only by 6 in their previous visit in Boston last season and they have a positive point differential on the road. I fully expect the Pistons to keep this somewhat close, so take the Detroit Pistons and lay the plus points on the road.
Nick’s Pick: Detroit Pistons +13.5