Celtics vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 26

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The Boston Celtics visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI, MI, USA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Celtics vs Pistons Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 25-32 against the spread, while the Pistons are 33-24 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics O
Detroit Pistons U

Pistons vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 79.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Pistons.

Pistons vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 57.1% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 43 of their last 64 games (+19.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 73 of their last 100 games (+14.07 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 48 away games (+13.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 away games (+13.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 95 games (+11.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+20.15 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+17.95 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 32 games (+16.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 47 games (+16.72 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 43 games (+15.25 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 25-32 (-10.2 Units / -15.99% ROI).

  • 42-16 against the Moneyline (-35.8 Units / -10.95% ROI)
  • 26-32 against the Over for game total points (-9.2 Units / -14.42% ROI)
  • 32-26 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 5.33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 33-24 (+6.55 Units / 10.26% ROI).

  • 32-26 against the Moneyline (+15.8 Units / 19.65% ROI)
  • 29-27 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.1% ROI)
  • 27-29 against the Under for game total points (-4.9 Units / -7.68% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 84 games (-27.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 57 games (-24.20 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 45 games (-21.50 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 43 games (-20.95 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 51 games (-19.90 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 94 games (-52.09 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 65 of their last 88 games (-50.40 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 94 games (-35.75 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 87 games (-30.93 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 95 games (-25.50 Units / -23% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Celtics are 24-6 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Celtics are 26-6 (.812) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .438

The Celtics are 34-6 (.850) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .613

The Celtics are 16-3 (.842) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 5th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three this season — T-3rd-worst in the NBA.

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Pistons were 4-34 (.105) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .434

The Pistons were 7-25 (.219) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 17.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

The Celtics have made 17.6 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons made 11.0 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 fast break points per game (556 points/55 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Pistons have averaged 18.5 fast break points per game (1,016 points/55 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,073 assists/ 665 TOs) in the first half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,177 rebounds/138 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics have averaged 7.0 steals per game (960 steals/138 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 7.0 steals per game (960 steals/137 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons forced 11.7 turnovers per game (469 turnovers/40 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Pistons have averaged 7.0 steals per game (468 steals/67 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8


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