Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Under 226.5
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are set to face off in what promises to be an intriguing Eastern Conference battle. Boston, a dominant force this season, is firmly in control of the Atlantic Division with a four-game cushion over the New York Knicks. They currently sit second in the conference, trailing Cleveland by six games for the top overall seed. The Celtics enter this matchup fresh off a solid 111-101 road victory against Toronto, where they established an early double-digit lead and never let up.
On the other hand, the Pistons are in the midst of a remarkable seven-game winning streak, positioning themselves just one game behind fourth place in the conference standings. Their recent success has been fueled by strong defensive performances, ranking 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and allowing 113.3 points per game. Detroit demonstrated this defensive prowess in their last outing, limiting the LA Clippers to just 40 percent shooting in a 106-97 home win.
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0.537 | 82 | 44 | 38 |
Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics Latest Matches
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Detroit Pistons against Boston Celtics : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Cunningham
ForwardT. Harris
J. Holiday
D. White
Substitutes
D. Schroder
M. Sasser
D. Jenkins
M. Beasley
L. Waters III
ForwardB. Klintman
P. Reed
R. Holland
B. Scheierman
J. Davison
P. Pritchard
ForwardA. Watson
J. Walsh
D. Peterson
X. Tillman
T. Craig
Detroit Pistons - Boston Celtics Key Points
- The Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games
- The Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games
- The Celtics are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
- The Celtics are 3-2 vs. the Pistons HU in their last 5 games
Our Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction
While the Celtics are a clear title contender, the Pistons have proven to be a resilient squad capable of challenging elite opponents. However, they will be at a disadvantage heading into this contest, as key guard Jaden Ivey is sidelined with a leg injury, and Simone Fontecchio's availability remains uncertain. The absence of Ivey is particularly concerning for Detroit, as his scoring and playmaking have been integral to their recent surge.
Boston will also be shorthanded, with Jrue Holiday sitting out for rest and Al Horford questionable due to a toe injury. Furthermore, the team’s frontcourt depth is a concern, as Luke Kornet is unavailable for personal reasons, and Xavier Tillman is still dealing with knee discomfort despite being listed as probable. Despite these setbacks, the Celtics boast a deep roster capable of overcoming adversity.
History favors Boston in this matchup, as they have dominated the Pistons in recent years, winning 12 consecutive meetings. While Detroit has been in excellent form, slowing down a Celtics squad that has consistently overpowered them will be a difficult task. The Pistons are expected to put up a fight, but Boston’s firepower, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, should ultimately prove too much to handle. The Celtics enter as the favorites and are poised to extend their winning streak over Detroit unless the Pistons can pull off a major upset. Our prediction for the Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: Celtics to win.
Prediction:
Under 226.5
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