Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 18/03/2024, 06:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 18/03/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The Detroit Pistons will head to the TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 12-55 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 53-14 and lead the Conference standings. 

Despite their struggles this season, the Detroit Pistons have shown some improvement lately, splitting their last six games overall. However, they will be aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat after a narrow 104-101 loss to the Heat last night. Evan Fournier led the team with 18 points on six of 14 shooting, while Cade Cunningham added 17 points along with nine assists. Currently, Detroit ranks 23rd in scoring in the NBA with an average of 112 points per game, while Boston's defense ranks fifth, allowing only 109.6 points per game. Interestingly, Detroit scores 1.4 fewer points per game at home (111.3) than on the road (112.7) this season. Defensively, the Pistons have room for improvement, conceding 120.3 points per game, which ranks them 23rd in the NBA. Their opponents are shooting 49.0% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc. Ausar Thompson and Quentin Grimes are both questionable for the upcoming game.

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been on a remarkable run, winning 16 of their last 18 games overall. They'll be out to continue their hot streak after dominating the Washington Wizards in a 130-104 road victory last night. Jayson Tatum led the charge with 30 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Sam Hauser contributed significantly with 30 points, fueled by 10 three-pointers. The Celtics' scoring prowess is evident, averaging 121 points per game, just one point more than the Detroit Pistons typically allow (120). Boston currently ranks as the second-highest-scoring team in the league this season. Defensively, the Celtics have been equally impressive, conceding only 109.7 points per game, which positions them fifth in the league. Interestingly, their defense has been tighter in home games, where they allow an average of 108.1 points per game compared to 111.0 points per game on the road. However, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum are all questionable for their upcoming game.