Celtics vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -13.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | NBSB

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

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Pistons Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 36-30 against the spread, while the Pistons are 33-34 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-14.5 -110O 223.5 -115-1200
Detroit Pistons +14.5 -110U 223.5 -105+725

Pistons vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 92.6% 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 Pistons will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.1% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 52 of their last 72 games (+29.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 35 away games (+22.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 62 games (+20.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 46 of their last 72 games (+17.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 58 of their last 73 games (+16.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 46 games (+14.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.55 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+10.55 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+10.50 Units / 45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 36-30 (+3 Units / 3.95% ROI).

  • 55-14 against the Moneyline (+16.65 Units / 4.85% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Over for game total points (-5.45 Units / -7.19% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -1.71% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 33-34 (-4.4 Units / -5.8% ROI).

  • 12-57 against the Moneyline (-31 Units / -42.61% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Over for game total points (-5.5 Units / -7.25% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -1.71% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 78 games (-36.90 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-20.50 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 64 games (-20.35 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 74 games (-18.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 57 games (-15.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 92 games (-30.85 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 97 games (-24.55 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 92 games (-22.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 90 games (-18.65 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 91 games (-17.65 Units / -17% ROI)

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

Keys to the game – away

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

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Pistons vs. CelticsFriday‘s Game, Mar. 22

  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Suspension, Out
  • Quentin Grimes (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons averaged 110.3 points per game (9,045 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons had a TS% of 48% on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,758 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,646 rebounds/69 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (7,554 points/6,341 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (429 steals/69 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,187 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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