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Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons: Does the home team stand any chance in this one?
The Boston Celtics are visiting the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Friday.
The Celtics are having fun winning
The Boston Celtics are on top of the Eastern Conference with the best record in the league of 55 wins and 14 losses. They have won the last seven games and are coming off a 122-119 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics are second in the league, scoring 121 points per game and shooting 39.1% from deep. Jayson Tatum leads the team with 27.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Are the Pistons in tanking mode?
The Detroit Pistons are 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 12-57 record. They have lost the last four games and are coming off a 122-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Pistons are 19th in the league, shooting 46.8% from the field, and 24th, scoring 111.6 points per game. Cade Cunningham leads the team, averaging 22.2 points and 7.6 assists per game.
Betting Trends
The Celtics are 5-1 ATS in the last six games against the Pistons. Boston is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 games overall, 6-2 ATS in the last 8 games against teams from the Eastern Conference and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games against teams from the Central Division. The Pistons are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 games against teams from the Atlantic Divison and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 games as underdogs.
Prediction and Conclusion
This is the second time these two teams have met this week, and the Celtics won 119-94 in the previous one. The Celtics are on a completely different level compared to most of the teams in the league, and this will be another walk in the park for them. The Pistons have lost the last four and have no motive to win since they are already focusing on the next season. Rookie Ausar Thompson was shut down for the season, which is another hit for the Pistons on the defensive end. The Celtics will dominate the game from tip-off and win by covering the -13.5-point spread.
