The Boston Celtics’ 16-game winning streak may be in the rear-view mirror, but don’t tell that to them. On the heels of back-to-back wins over Orlando and Indiana, the C’s will seek to keep the new streak going against the upstart Detroit Pistons on Monday.
Sportsbook opened the Pistons as 6.5-point road underdogs with a total of 199.
- The Pistons are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as underdog.
- The Pistons are 7-1 SU in their last eight games after losing the previous game in a matchup.
- The Pistons are 1-4 SU in their last five games against the Celtics.
Slow starts have become the norm for the Celtics, but they consistently are able to round into form when it matters the most. Kyrie Irving scored 25 points for the Celts over the Pacers in an impressive showing after halftime.
Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris both missed Saturday’s tilt but are expected to return tonight. This is the opener of a five-game homestand and the beginning of a stretch in which Boston plays 14 of 21 at TD Garden.
The Pistons are another team that tends to fall behind early before coming back in impressive fashion. Detroit rallied from 15 points down against Oklahoma City in its last time out, coming back to escape OKC with a 99-98 win. The Pistons had six double-digit scorers and held the Thunder to just 39 second-half points.
While the Celtics have been the best bet in the NBA at 17-3-1 ATS, they’ve also become a reliable OVER wager. In Boston’s last five games, the OVER is 5-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Celtics installed as 6.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The OVER/UNDER betting line for the total number of points scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 196.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 110-93 win for the Celtics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Celtics sit at 18-3 (17-3-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Detroit Pistons are currently 12-6 (12-5-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Boston is 10-11 OU and Detroit is 8-10 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Detroit injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (Boston Celtics) and the No. 10 (Pistons) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Boston's No. 6-rated NBA squad against Detroit's No. 19-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Boston rates No. 11 in the league with 11.1 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 10 with 11.28 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit got 17 points from Andre Drummond en route to a 99-98 victory over Oklahoma City on Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points leading the Celtics to a 108-98 victory over Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday.
- Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Detroit is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
- Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Boston is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Phoenix, Wednesday, November 29
Boston home to Philadelphia, Thursday, November 30
