The Detroit Pistons are hosting the Boston Celtics in this Eastern Conference showdown! The Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back. Last night, they defeated the Toronto Raptors 111-101. Meanwhile, the Pistons are entering this game coming off a big-time win at home against the Los Angeles Clippers 106-97. This game should be interesting, considering both teams are entering on winning streaks. Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Boston Celtics | -4 (-110) | Over 226 (-108) | -180 |
| Detroit Pistons | +4 (-110) | Under 226 (-112) | +150 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons Match Details
- Fixture: Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons
- Date and Time: February 26th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are coming off a 111-101 win against the Toronto Raptors on the road. The Celtics are riding a six-game win streak. All six of those wins have come by double-digits. Derrick White was the star of the game with 22 points, three rebounds, five assists, and five stocks. He is the perfect role player for this Celtics team. Jayson Tatum was bad efficiency-wise but still finished with 19 points and 11 assists. Jaylen Brown finished the game as the Celtics’ leading scorer with 24 points. With a record of 42-16, Boston is currently in second place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, this team has been one of the best in the league. They are ranked 3rd in points allowed per game, 2nd in opponent field goal percentage, 3rd in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 6th in blocks per game, 29th in steals per game, 10th in rebounds per game, and 5th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet have been listed as questionable for this game, as all three missed yesterday’s game. Over their last ten games, Boston has a record of 9-1, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a big win at home against the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-97. Detroit is on an eight-game winning streak entering this game. Cade Cunningham was great in the win with 32 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, all while shooting 9/22 from the floor. Jalen Duren was dominant, with 12 points and 19 rebounds. Tobias Harris was the catalyst by scoring 20 points, grabbing five rebounds, and having a team-high +18 when he was on the floor. With a record of 32-26 on the season, the Detroit Pistons are sitting in 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
On the defensive side of the floor, the Pistons are slightly below average. They are ranked 15th in points allowed per game, 15th in opponent field goal percentage, 27th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 13th in blocks per game, 18th in steals per game, 8th in rebounds per game, and 12th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, this team is fully healthy. Over their last ten games, the Pistons have a record of 8-2, including 8-1-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to defeat the Detroit Pistons in this game and cover the 4-point spread in this game. Despite the Pistons’ recent success, this is a bad matchup for Detroit. Their superstar, Cade Cunningham, draws a difficult matchup. Going against the dominant defense that the Celtics possess, Cade will have a tough time trying to be efficient against the great on-ball defenders Derrick White and Jrue Holiday. Lastly, they don’t have an answer for the two-headed monster of Tatum and Brown. The Celtics cruise to another win and extend their streak to ten in a row!
Final Pick
Boston Celtics -4 (-110)
