Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview, Odds and Pick
Detroit Pistons will look to improve on their 28-29 record on Friday when they host Boston Celtics in NBA betting odds action at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Detroit Pistons as -7.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 213.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
A 108-105 result in favor of the Pistons is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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 look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 34-23-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Detroit Pistons are 26-29-2 ATS. Boston is 29-29-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Detroit is 26-31 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Boston injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Detroit Pistons rated this week at No. 19 and the Boston Celtics sitting at No. 9.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 24-ranked offense averaging 103.39 PPG, against a Boston Celtics defense that ranks No. 2 at 99.63 PPG. The Detroit Pistons field goal percentage has averaged 45.04% so far, more than the Boston Celtics shooters have achieved on the year, 44.61% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Celtics got a terrific 33-point performance from Kyrie Irving but Los Angeles handed them a 129-119 defeat on Wednesday at TD Garden.
Detroit earned a 104-98 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Ishmael Smith at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at New York, Saturday, February 24th
Detroit at Charlotte, Sunday, February 25th