The Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics showdown is set to take place at the Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, October 26, at 7:00 PM ET. All the action will be available to watch live on Fubo. The Boston Celtics are currently 2-0 and sit first in the Eastern Conference, having recently defeated the New York Knicks 132-109 and the Washington Wizards 122-102.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are currently 1-0 and sit ninth in the Eastern Conference after a close loss to the Indiana Pacers, 115-109. The Celtics and Pistons have a long-standing rivalry, having met 393 times in regular season play. The Celtics have secured 253 wins, while the Pistons have recorded 140 victories.
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: Preview
In the 2023-24 season, the Pistons struggled offensively, averaging 109.9 points per game, ranking them fourth-worst in the NBA. Defensively, they allowed 119.0 points, placing them fifth-worst in that category. With a rebounding average of 43.3 per game, they ranked in the middle of the pack, while their three-point shooting was also lacking, making just 11.0 shots per game and posting a 34.8% shooting percentage.
The Celtics excelled in the 2023-24 season and have done the same in the 2024-2025 season so far. The Celtics scored an impressive 120.6 points per game in the 2023-2024 season, which was the second-best in the league, and allowed only 109.2 points, ranking fifth in defense. They were dominant on the boards, averaging 46.3 rebounds per game, the second-highest in the NBA, and allowed 43.3 rebounds to opponents. Their three-point shooting was exceptional, making 16.5 threes per game at a 38.8% success rate, both of which led the league.
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Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: Odds And Best Bets
The current odds reveal the Celtics as the favorites to win, with odds around 1.06, while the Pistons are the underdogs, sitting at approximately +225. These odds suggest that bookmakers expect the Celtics, who currently hold a record of 2-0, to dominate the game against the Pistons, who are beginning their season with a record of 0-1.
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Recent betting trends indicate that the over/under has been a critical factor for the Pistons, as they have failed to hit the over in their last six games, including five consecutive home games. The Celtics have also demonstrated strong performances against teams with lower scoring averages, which could pose challenges for the Pistons.
The current form and statistics suggest several promising options for those considering bets. Betting on the Boston Celtics to win seems to be a safe choice, given their strong start to the season and favorable odds. Additionally, considering the Pistons’ recent struggles to score, betting on the total points being under may bring positive results.
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: Head-To-Head Stats
In the last ten games between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons, the Celtics have shown strong dominance, winning nine of those games. The most recent game took place on March 22, 2024, when the Celtics defeated the Pistons with a score of 129-102. This victory marked the Celtics’ eighth win in a row against Detroit, following a 119-94 win on March 18 and a close 128-122 overtime win on December 28, 2023.
The Celtics’ success against the Pistons goes back to the previous season as well, where they won all five of their games during the 2022-23 season. Notable victories include a 127-109 win on February 15, 2023, and a 111-99 win on February 6, 2023. The Celtics have been on a winning streak since the 2021-22 season, where they won most of their games against the Pistons, with their only loss occurring on February 16, 2022, when the Pistons narrowly won 112-111.
