Boston Celtics Predicted to Win Against Detroit Pistons

Game outlook

Boston is the odds-on favorite in the upcoming match, with an opening line of -17.5 points, and the line has yet to move since the initial announcement.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons +1,100 | Celtics -2,050

Spread: Pistons +17.5 (-110) | Celtics -17.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 234 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 95%.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have a power ranking of 30, and a 2-28 record this season. On offense, they average 109.17 points per game (#28), 46.55% field goals (#22), 79.15% free throws (#14), 33.45% three pointers (#30), 42.93 rebounds (#21) and 25.55 offensive assists (#15.90 turnovers per game (#30). On defense they allow 120.90 points per game (#26), 48.82% field goals (#23), 82.04% free throws (#28), 37.84% three pointers (#23), 43.28 rebounds (#43.28) and 25.72 defensive assists (#11) and 12.03 turnovers per game (#26).

Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics have powered up to a rank of 2, with #6 for offense, #3 for defense, and 23-6 overall. In their last 3 matchups against Detroit, the Celtics have gone 3-0 (3-0 ATS). Offensively, they average 48.05% field goals (#11) with 80.29% of free throws (#8); 37.56% for three pointers (#10). For rebounds, they average 46.97 (#2) with 25.66 offensive assists and 12.41 turnovers (#20 and #9). Defensively they allow 44.83% field goals (#4) and 73.60% free throws (#1); 37.10% for three pointers (#17). Defensive rebounds average 42.90 (#42.90) and 24.00 defensive assists and 11.59 turnovers (#3 and #29).