Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 12, 2024

There are three games on the NBA schedule for Thursday, including the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics matchup. It will be their third game this season, with the Celtics winning both times on Oct. 26 in Detroit (124-118) and Dec. 4 in Boston (130-120).

Detroit has lost 11 in a row against the Celtics, and the last time they beat them was on Feb. 16, 2022, in Boston. The first two matchups of this season were not lopsided since the Pistons are a much better team compared to last year. They have a record of 10-15 under coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

Meanwhile, the Celtics (19-5) are second in the Eastern Conference standings behind the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4). The defending champions are looking to bounce back after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies in their previous game. They have not lost back-to-back games this season yet.

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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Game Details and Odds

The Pistons-Celtics game is scheduled to take place at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts at 7:30 p.m. ET. It will be televised nationally on NBA TV and locally on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and NBC Sports Boston.

Fans can live stream the game on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Pistons (+575) vs. Celtics (-850)

Spread: Pistons +12.5 (-110) vs. Celtics -12.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Pistons o227.5 (-110) vs. Celtics u227.5 (-110)

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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips

Cade Cunningham has an over/under of 22.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 23.9 points per game. Cunningham is coming off a 29-point performance and is favored to score at least 23 points. Bet on him to do just that since he has done it in his last six games.

Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 PPG this season and is favored to go over 15.5 points. Ivey has scored less than 15.5 points three times in his last five games. Take the risk and bet on him to go under 15.5 points against the Boston Celtics.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.2 ppg this season and has an over/under of 26.5 points. Tatum is favored to go over but monitor his status before the game. He's listed as questionable with right patella tendinopathy. If he plays, expect him to drop at least 27 points against the Detroit Pistons.

Jaylen Brown is favored to score at least 24 points, which is lower than his season average of 25.0 ppg. Brown has scored 24 points or more three times in his last four games. Whether Tatum plays on Thursday night or not, bet on Brown to go over 24.5 points.

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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Boston Celtics are overwhelming favorites to beat the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. The Celtics are just a much better team, but the Pistons are no longer the team they were last season. They will put up a fight just like in their previous meeting earlier this month.

The prediction is a win for the Celtics, with the Pistons covering the spread and the total going over 227.5 points.