If you’re looking for Pistons vs. Celtics predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Celtics are on the move to take on the Pistons on Friday, Mar 22 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 223, and the Celtics are favored by 14 on the road. Keep reading to get our Pistons vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Pistons vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -14
- Total 223
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Mar 22
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Boston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 120 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Can Boston Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
The Celtics are favored by 14 points today, and they have been the favorite in 66 of their 69 games this season. As the favorite, they have gone 53-13 straight-up and 33-30 vs. the spread.
In their last game, the Celtics beat the Bucks by a score of 122-119. The O/U line for that game was 226.5 points. Against the spread, they did not cover the spread (-10.5).
Overall, the Celtics have a record of 55-14, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 19-7 compared to 36-7 against the East.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 33-35-1, and their games have averaged 230.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223 points.
Boston’s ATS record on the road is 16-16, and they have covered the spread in their last four road games. On the road, they are 23-11 straight-up.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Celtics are the 2nd highest-scoring team in the league at 121 points per game. They have been especially good on the road, averaging 118.6 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the league in both three-point makes and attempts. They are hitting 39% of their shots from deep, which is 2nd in the NBA.
Overall, Boston is shooting 48% from the field, which is 9th in the league. In terms of pace, they are 18th at 97.6 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 6th in the NBA at 109.5 points allowed per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.6% from downtown.
Will the Pistons Make it Happen at Home?
Detroit is currently on a four-game losing streak and has a record of 12-57 this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 14th place and are 5th in the Central Division.
As the underdog, the Pistons have lost five straight games against the spread. Today, they are 14-point underdogs at home. Overall, their ATS record is 34-34, going 17-18 at home and 17-16 on the road.
In non-conference games, the Pistons are 3-22 compared to 9-35 against other Eastern Conference teams. Their O/U record for the season is 34-34-1, and their games have averaged 231.7 points per game.
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Pacers by a score of 122-103. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and Detroit was getting 11 points going into the game.
Overall, the Pistons have an average scoring differential of -7.1 points per game at home and are 7-29 at Little Caesars Arena. On the road, their ATS record is 17-16, and they are 5-28 straight-up.
So far this season, the Pistons have been a below-average scoring team, ranking 24th in the NBA with 111.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111 points per game, which is 25th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 19th in the NBA at 46%.
One area where the Pistons have excelled is in getting to the free-throw line. They are 14th in the league in free throw attempts at 22 per game. In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the NBA at 100 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 23rd in the league in three-point percentage at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 27th in the NBA. Overall, Detroit is 20th in two-point shooting percentage at 53%.
Coming into the game, the Pistons will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.1 points per game (26th). Opponents are hitting 55.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.4% of their three-point attempts.
Pistons vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. In this game against the Pistons, we suggest betting on the under for Jayson Tatum and his points prop set at 28.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 27.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 28.5 Points (-109)
Pistons vs. Celtics Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Celtics vs. Pistons game, we suggest taking the Pistons at +14. Even though our predictions have the Celtics winning 115-107, we see the Pistons as the better choice on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 223, and our model predicts the Celtics and Pistons to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pistons +14 | at Fanduel Sportsbook