Celtics vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 12

Celtics vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSDETX

The Boston Celtics (19-5) hit the court against the Detroit Pistons (10-15) as heavy, 11.5-point favorites on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSDETX. The point total is set at 224.5 for the matchup.

Celtics vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (87.7%)

Celtics vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread in a matchup nine times this season (9-14-1).
• In the Pistons' 25 games this season, they have 12 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 12 times out of 25 chances this season.
• Pistons games this season have hit the over on 12 of 25 set point totals (48%).
• In home games, Boston sports a worse record against the spread (4-9-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-5-1).
• In home games, the Celtics exceed the over/under 61.5% of the time (eight of 13 games). They've hit the over in 36.4% of road games (four of 11 contests).
• Detroit's winning percentage against the spread at home is .364 (4-6-1). On the road, it is .571 (8-5-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Pistons games have gone over five of 11 times at home (45.5%), and seven of 14 away (50%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.2 points, 5.7 assists and 8.9 rebounds.
• Derrick White is averaging 17.3 points, 4.9 assists and 4.9 boards.
• Jaylen Brown is averaging 25 points, 4.6 assists and 6 boards.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 16.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 12.6 points, 4 assists and 4.2 boards.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham's numbers on the season are 23.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game. He is also draining 45.5% of his shots from the field and 39.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 triples.
• Per game, Jaden Ivey gives the Pistons 17.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• The Pistons receive 14.1 points per game from Tobias Harris, plus 6.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
• Malik Beasley's numbers on the season are 16 points, 3.1 boards and 1.8 assists per contest. He is making 43.7% of his shots from the floor and 41.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.7 treys (ninth in NBA).
• Jalen Duren averages 8.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is draining 68% of his shots from the field.

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