Betting Line Favors the Boston Celtics in NBA Battle with Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons will look to improve on their 14-11 record on Sunday when they host Boston Celtics in NBA betting odds action at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Boston Celtics listed as -1.5-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 200 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 105-103 result in favor of the Pistons. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Celtics will try to spoil the party on Sunday; they are 19-7-1 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Detroit Pistons are 16-7-2 ATS. Boston is 14-13 vs the betting total points scored; Detroit is 11-14. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Boston injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 8-rated Detroit Pistons and the No. 2-rated Celtics in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Boston Celtics rank No. 7 in the league with 45.07 per game. That compares with Detroit's No. 19 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Detroit is the NBA's No. 9-ranked team at 11.35 per game, while the Boston Celtics rate No. 10 with 11.32 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kyrie Irving was dynamite, scoring 36 points and adding 1 rebounds but San Antonio still won, 105-102, over Boston on Friday at AT&T Center.
Detroit suffered a 102-98 loss against Golden State on Friday, getting 25 points from Avery Bradley in a losing effort at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Chicago, Monday, December 11th
Detroit home to Denver, Tuesday, December 12th