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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 26, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -14.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | FDDT

The Boston Celtics visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. 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 (-105).

The Celtics vs Pistons Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 2-0 against the spread, while the Pistons are 0-2 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-14.5 -105O 225.5 -110-1100
Detroit Pistons +14.5 -115U 225.5 -110+675

Pistons vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Saturday‘s game with 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 will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 66 of their last 96 games (+32.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 51 games (+31.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 66 of their last 100 games (+26.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 59 of their last 84 games (+21.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 60 of their last 99 games (+18.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 39 of their last 61 games (+15.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 32 games (+14.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 27 games at home (+12.95 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games (+12.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Spread in 20 of their last 27 games at home (+11.85 Units / 38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Celtics have gone 2-0 (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 2-0 against the Moneyline (+2 Units / 16.88% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Pistons have gone 0-2 (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-2 against the Moneyline (-2 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 0-2 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 2-0 against the Under for game total points (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 81 games (-40.35 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 72 games (-22.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-19.55 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 79 games (-16.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 32 games (-16.85 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 98 games (-46.50 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 38 games (-30.05 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 68 games (-26.05 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 38 of their last 92 games (-21.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 90 games (-20.35 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics are 41-9 (.820) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Celtics were 17-5 (.773) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Celtics are 95-34 (.736) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .489

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

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 10-64 (.135) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .445

The Pistons were 8-30 (.211) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Pistons were 10-33 (.233) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Injury Report: Pistons vs. CelticsSaturday‘s Game, Oct. 26

  • Detroit Pistons – No Injuries Reported
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Celtics had a TS% of 55% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics made 16.0 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

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 have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,952 assists/ 1,271 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

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

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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 allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,292 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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 have averaged 6.8 steals per game (556 steals/82 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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


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