Pistons vs. Celtics NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for March 22

Pistons vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: BSDET and NBCS-BOS

The Detroit Pistons (12-57) are heavy underdogs (+14) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (55-14) at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Little Caesars Arena. The contest airs on BSDET and NBCS-BOS. The point total in the matchup is set at 223.

Pistons vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (86.8%)

Pistons vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have put together a record of 35-30-4 against the spread this season.
• In the Pistons' 69 games this year, they have 33 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have gone over the total 33 times this season.
• Pistons games this season have eclipsed the over/under 33 times in 69 opportunities (47.8%).
• Boston has a better record against the spread in home games (19-15-1) than it does on the road (16-15-3).
• The Celtics have eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in 17 of 35 home matchups (48.6%). In road games, they have hit the over in 16 of 34 games (47.1%).
• Detroit has performed better against the spread away (16-16-1) than at home (17-19-0) this season.
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Pistons' games have finished above the over/under at home (38.9%, 14 of 36) compared to on the road (57.6%, 19 of 33).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum's numbers on the season are 27.1 points, 8.3 boards and 4.9 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.2 made 3-pointers (eighth in league).
• Jaylen Brown averages 23.2 points, 5.6 boards and 3.7 assists, shooting 50.1% from the field and 35.8% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Derrick White's numbers on the season are 15.3 points, 4.3 boards and 5.1 assists per contest, shooting 46.4% from the floor and 40.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 made 3-pointers.
• Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.4 points, 1.9 assists and 7.0 rebounds.
• Al Horford's numbers on the season are 8.3 points, 6.4 boards and 2.7 assists per contest, shooting 50.3% from the floor and 41.6% from downtown, with an average of 1.6 made 3-pointers.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 22.2 points, 4.3 boards and 7.6 assists. He is also draining 44.9% of his shots from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per contest.
• Jalen Duren's numbers on the season are 13.9 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 62.8% of his shots from the floor (fifth in league).
• The Pistons are receiving 15.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game from Jaden Ivey.
• Ausar Thompson's numbers on the season are 8.8 points, 6.4 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. He is draining 48.3% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pistons receive 10.9 points per game from Isaiah Stewart, plus 6.6 boards and 1.6 assists.

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