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2022 NBA Handicapping
(9-3) Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons (3-10)
Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
NBA Moneyline Odds: Celtics -450 | Pistons +360 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: DET +9
NBA Betting Total: 223.5
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The road Celtics enter this contest coming off of a 131-112 home win over the Denver Nuggets. They entered that one as 4-point favorites.
The home Pistons are coming off of a 121-112 road loss to the New York Knicks. They were 9-point underdogs ahead of that one.
This is second time these two teams have faced off this season with the most recent coming just two games back. On Thursday, Nov. 10, Boston defeated Detroit, 126-112, covering a 13-point spread at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics scoring 31 and 30 points, respectively. Detroit was led by Jaden Ivey’s 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting.
On the year, the Celtics are 6-6 ATS.
The Pistons are 5-7-1 ATS.
Boston Celtics
In their last four outings, the Celtics are 3-4 against the spread compared to Detroit’s 2-2 ATS record during the same stretch.
Entering this contest, Boston remains without Robert Williams and Danilo Gallinari, and the team also lists Malcolm Brogdon as day-to-day.
The Celtics so far this season average 118.7 points per game. That number puts the team in the No. 2 spot in the Association.
Looking at the advanced numbers, Boston posts 116.2 points per 100 possessions—a number that slots them in at 1st for Offensive Efficiency by a comfortable margin.
Defensively, the Celtics are giving up 114.2 points per contest. So far in 2022-23, that number is good enough for No. 19.
In terms of Defensive Efficiency, this group allows 111 points per 100 possessions. Across 30 teams, they rank 23rd in that category, tying them with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Detroit Pistons
As of this writing on Friday night, Marvin Bagley remains out for the Pistons. No surprise there. But Cade Cunningham is also listed as day-to-day.
The Pistons were without their franchise face on Friday against New York, so keep an eye on his status if you’re at all thinking about Detroit covering against the Celtics.
The Pistons on the year are scoring 108.1 points per game and 104.6 points per 100 possessions. Those numbers slot them in at 26th and 27th, respectively.
Defensively, Detroit allows 118,3 points per night on average, placing them in 27th place.
In terms of Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 115.4 points per 100 possessions. That puts them in 30th, dead last, as of this writing Friday night.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Celtics are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Celtics are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Free Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Prediction:
The recent trends above point to a Pistons win against the spread, but I’m going to zig while the trends zag.
Boston’s defense has struggled, which could put the team in a precarious position against an inferior opponent. But with the Celtics having the league’s top scoring offense against Detroit’s last-place Defensive Efficiency, Boston could roll.
Do keep an eye on Cade Cunningham’s status ahead of this one. But note that his being on the court isn’t going to slow down Boston’s elite scoring.
I’m taking the favorite here SU and ATS.
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