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A matchup pitting one of the league’s highest-scoring squads against one of the worst squads defensively sees the Boston Celtics (9-3, first in points per game) battle the Detroit Pistons (3-10, 28th in points allowed) at Little Caesars Arena on November 12, 2022. The Celtics are nine-point favorites. The matchup has a 226 point total.
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9 points, with oddsmakers listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -401 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +314 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 226 points.
Celtics vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Celtics vs. Pistons Betting Trends
In the Celtics’ 12 games this year, they have six wins against the spread. Boston has been victorious in nine, or 75%, of the 12 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The Celtics have hit the over in 61.5% of their opportunities this year (eight times in 13 games with a set point total).
In the Pistons’ 13 games this year, they have six wins against the spread. Detroit has been the moneyline underdog 11 total times this season. Motor City has finished 2-9 in those games. Pistons games this year have hit the over eight times in 13 opportunities (61.5%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 12 | 28.6 | 6.3 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 12 | 23.3 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 11 | 13.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Marcus Smart | 12 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Al Horford | 10 | 9.1 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 12 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 13 | 17.8 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 2.8 |
| Saddiq Bey | 13 | 15.8 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Jaden Ivey | 12 | 14.1 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 13 | 11.5 | 9.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Celtics vs. Pistons Injury Report
Celtics: Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Hamstring), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Knee)
Pistons: Cade Cunningham: Out (Shin), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee), Hamidou Diallo: Probable (Hip), Alec Burks: Probable (Foot)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
Boston is surrendering 114 points per game this year (19th-ranked in NBA), but it has really played well offensively, posting 119.8 points per game (best). The Celtics are putting up 123.8 points per game this year in home games, which is 8.1 more points than they’re averaging away from home (115.7).
Boston is thriving in terms of three-point shooting, as it ranks best in the league in threes (15.8 per game) and second-best in shooting percentage from three-point land (39.1%). Of the shots taken by the Celtics in 2022-23, 53.0% of them have been two-pointers (62.4% of the team’s made baskets) and 47.0% have been three-pointers (37.6%).
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
Offensively Detroit is the 25th-ranked team in the league (108.4 points per game). Defensively it is third-worst (118.5 points allowed per game). In 2022-23 the Pistons are scoring 4.9 more points per game at home (111) than away (106.1).
Beyond the arc, Detroit is 24th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (10.7). It is fourth-worst in 3-point percentage at 32%. The Pistons take 61.9% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 38.1% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 71.6% of the Pistons’ buckets are 2-pointers, and 28.4% are 3-pointers.
Celtics vs. Pistons Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Celtics, and we project that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -9). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 226 points.
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