Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Detroit Pistons
1/19/26 20:00
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Prediction:

 

The Celtics will win

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 by Lou Aguila | in NBA Picks

The two best teams in the Eastern Conference collide on Monday as the Boston Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

Recommended Pick: The Celtics +130 MN

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The Celtics have won their last two games against the Miami Heat (119-114) and the Atlanta Hawks (132-106) to improve their record to 3-2 in their last five games and 26-15 overall, the second-best mark in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown, who averages 29.7 points on 49.1 percent field goal shooting, scored 27 points against Miami and then exploded for 41 points in the win over Atlanta.

The Pistons have gone 4-1 in their last five games to solidify their grip on the No.1 spot in the East at 30-10. Behind the all-around brilliance of Cade Cunningham, Detroit blasted the Indiana Pacers 121-78 on June 17. Cunningham finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds in 21 minutes, while Jovonte Green and Duncan Robinson also tallied 16 points each.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
3 Detroit Pistons
0.732 82 60 22 3
4 Boston Celtics
0.683 82 56 26 2

Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics Latest Matches

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons Latest matches
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Jan 17, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  78
Indiana Pacers

Jan 15, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
108 :  105
Phoenix Suns

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
92 :  98
LA Clippers

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
108 :  93
Chicago Bulls

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
110 :  114
Detroit Pistons
L W W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 17, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  78
Indiana Pacers

Jan 15, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
108 :  105
Phoenix Suns

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
92 :  98
LA Clippers

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
108 :  93
Chicago Bulls

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Jan 1, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
112 :  118
Miami Heat
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
110 :  114
Detroit Pistons

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
106 :  128
Detroit Pistons

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
112 :  99
Detroit Pistons

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
131 :  129
Detroit Pistons

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
127 :  136
Detroit Pistons

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
102 :  110
Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics Latest matches
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 17, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
106 :  132
Boston Celtics

Jan 15, 2026 - NBA

Miami Heat
114 :  119
Boston Celtics

Jan 12, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
98 :  96
Boston Celtics

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
95 :  100
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 9, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
125 :  117
Toronto Raptors

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
110 :  114
Denver Nuggets
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
95 :  100
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 9, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
125 :  117
Toronto Raptors

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
110 :  114
Denver Nuggets

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
115 :  101
Chicago Bulls

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Boston Celtics
103 :  95
Indiana Pacers

Dec 19, 2025 - NBA

Boston Celtics
129 :  116
Miami Heat
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Jan 17, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
106 :  132
Boston Celtics

Jan 15, 2026 - NBA

Miami Heat
114 :  119
Boston Celtics

Jan 12, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
98 :  96
Boston Celtics

Jan 3, 2026 - NBA

LA Clippers
115 :  146
Boston Celtics

Jan 1, 2026 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
106 :  120
Boston Celtics

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
119 :  129
Boston Celtics

Detroit Pistons against Boston Celtics : Head to Head (H2H)

Detroit Pistons

50 %

Boston Celtics

50 %

Dec 15, 2025 - NBA

Boston Celtics
105 :  112
Detroit Pistons

Nov 26, 2025 - NBA

Boston Celtics
117 :  114
Detroit Pistons

Oct 26, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
119 :  113
Boston Celtics

Feb 26, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
117 :  97
Boston Celtics

Dec 12, 2024 - NBA

Boston Celtics
123 :  99
Detroit Pistons

Dec 4, 2024 - NBA

Boston Celtics
130 :  120
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Picks

Players list

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
J. Duren A. Thompson

C. Cunningham

T. Harris

D. Robinson

Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
J. Brown S. Hauser N. Queta

D. White

P. Pritchard

Substitutes

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
I. Stewart J. Green

M. Sasser

D. Jenkins

J. Ivey

C. Lanier

C. LeVert

B. Klintman

P. Reed

R. Holland

Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
C. Boucher L. Garza

H. Gonzalez

B. Scheierman

A. Simons

J. Minott

J. Walsh

X. Tillman

Detroit Pistons - Boston Celtics Key Points

  1. Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
  2. Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston.
  3. Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games.
  4. Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit.

Our Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Fearless Forecast: The Celtics evened the series at 2-2 by edging the Pistons 113-108

Reason: The Celtics understand the magnitude of this game for their morale. Jaylen Brown has been unstoppable this season, averaging almost 30 points per game on 49 percent field goal shooting. Boston will heavily rely on their star scorer, but don’t forget that this team has a handful of players (Derrick White, Anfernee Simmons, Sam Hausser) who drop big-time numbers on any given day. Moreover, Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit and 13-3 SU in its last 16 games against Detroit. In short, they have Detroit’s number. Of course, the Pistons will not give up the win so easily. Expect Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and the rest of the crew to challenge Boston from start to finish.

Our betting prediction for the Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons: The Celtics will win.

Prediction:

 

The Celtics will win

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