The Detroit Pistons are at the Boston Celtics in the NBA schedule on Monday. The Detroit Pistons are 14th in the Eastern Conference with their 12-55 record on the season. The Pistons are coming off back-to-back losses; with the most recent at home against the Miami Heat.
Pistons vs Celtics Picks

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- Pick: BOS Celtics -15.5.
The Boston Celtics are also coming off a win on the scores and odds. The win for the Celtics on Sunday in Washington pushed them to 53-14 on the season. Boston has the best record in all of the National Basketball Association, and they have won five straight NBA games.
In their previous clash, the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 128-122 on December 28th, 2023. Let’s get to our Pistons vs Celtics betting picks!
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Odds
Before our Pistons vs Celtics betting picks, here are the NBA Odds for the game:
- Spread: Boston Celtics -15.5, Detroit Pistons +15.5
- Total: 224.5
- Moneyline: Boston Celtics -1600, Detroit Pistons +900
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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Information
Before we give you our Pistons game prediction, here is some information for this game on the NBA schedule:
Detroit Pistons (12-55) vs Boston Celtics (53-14)
Date & Time: Monday March 18th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST
Location of the game: TD Garden; Boston, MA
How to Watch: NBCS-BOS
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Analysis
In Sunday’s loss for the Pistons, Cade Cunningham stood out with 17 points and dished out 9 assists, leading the team’s offensive efforts. The Pistons saw six players reach double digits in scoring during the game. Throughout the season, Cunningham has been at the front of the offense, averaging 22.3 points, 7.5 assists, and just over 4 rebounds per game.
Simone Fontecchio has made big-time contributions to Detroit this season, ranking second on the team with an average of 15.6 points per game. Following closely is Jaiden Ivey, securing the third spot for the Pistons with 15.3 points per game. Detroit ranks 22nd in scoring within the National Basketball Association, averaging 112.1 points per game, but struggles from beyond the arc, only making 11.3 three-pointers per game.
The Pistons will enjoy a three-game home stretch, facing the Pacers on Wednesday, the Celtics on Friday, and the Pelicans on Sunday. Their next away game is scheduled for March 25th against the Knicks.
The Boston Celtics showed off their dominance in their recent game against the Wizards, scoring 81 points in the first half of the blowout victory. Despite playing without Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum led the charge with 25 first-half points, while Sam Hauser contributed 21 points. The Celtics maintain their strong performance on both offense and defense, averaging nearly 121 points per game.
Tatum is garnering NBA MVP Odds, averaging over 27 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Brown and Kristaps Porzingis were absent from Sunday’s game but typically combine for more than 47 points per game.
Looking ahead, the Boston Celtics aim to secure their sixth consecutive win on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. They will then face the same opponent again on Friday in Detroit, marking the beginning of a six-game road trip for the Celtics.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks
This is going to be an ugly basketball game. One of the worst teams in all of the National Basketball Association against the team with the best record in the league. The Celtics are a team that does not let off the gas. They are going to be the top seed in the East, but want to keep their red-hot plays going. When push comes to shove, the Celtics are going to win this game by 20+ points. The final bet for this game is the Boston Celtics -15.5 over the Detroit Pistons. Best of luck with all your NBA Betting picks.
- Pick: BOS Celtics -15.5.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The betting prediction here is the Celtics are going to win all four quarters in this game. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both have big games. The Pistons are no fight for the Celtics. We will go with a final score prediction of the Boston Celtics 125-100 over the Detroit Pistons.
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