Pistons v Celtics Prediction and Betting Tips 13 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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11.12.2024 17:41
Pistons v Celtics Prediction
As the Detroit Pistons enter this game having shown a lot of developments throughout their early part, they play a dominating team in Boston. With the Pistons having won their last game 120-111 against New York, this Celtics unit took a tough loss against Memphis. This game will be played on December 13th at 6:00 A.M. IST in Little Ceasars Arena of Detroit. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, vital injuries, and head-to-head trends to make an accurate prediction for this matchup.
Pistons v Celtics Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Moneyline Pick
As the moneyline pick is -835 for Boston, it should be taken because they are the far more talented unit. Led by Jrue Holiday and Derrick White in the backcourt, this duo should be able to score plus have more assists than Cade Cunningham next to Jaden Ivey. As Jaylen Brown is a far more accurate shooter and defender than Tim Hardaway Jr., Jayson Tatum’s scoring, rebounding, plus blocking ability should easily outplay Tobias Harris. With the Celtics having Kristapas Porzingis as a way better board-getter plus defender than Jalen Duren, this -835 moneyline will help them win their 12th straight against Detroit.
2. Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Point Spread Pick
With the Celtics having a -12 spread during this matchup, they should win with their stars being at a way higher premium. Led by Jrue Holiday at point guard, his passing ability will be vital offensively for this Boston unit. As someone who can also provide floaters or outside looks, he should have a solid scoring night against a slightly regressing defender in Cade Cunningham. Even though Cunningham will outscore him and pass at a pretty high-rate, it won’t be as efficent or at a similar level due to this Celtics guard being a top-level defender. As Holiday will create a lot of steals and extra positions for this Boston unit, he should really have great vision to find others for transitions looks. Having Derrick White also being a great passer at shooting guard, his ability to create from outside or in will be key for this Celtics unit. Someone that can’t miss when he is red-hot, he will have an advantage against a weaker defender in Jaden Ivey. Seeing that White is also a bigger defender and stronger rebounder, he should really limit the Pistons shooting guard’s speed while closing-out on his deep looks. With Jaylen Brown ready to dominate Tim Hardway Jr. as a much stronger offensive player, his defense will include many steals plus blocks. As Brown continues providing very strong rebounding efficiency and someone who locks down the outside paint areas or wings, he will control Tim Hardway Jr.’s looks from three throughout this game. With Jayson Tatum being a stronger scorer and rebounder than Tobias Harris, Kristapsas Porzingis should dominate as a great blocker plus stretch player that will own Jaden Ivey with boards as well. Seeing this, the -12 spread for Boston is a must pick.
3. Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
Seeing the over/under is listed at 221.5 points, it should be taken due to both teams having very efficient scorers. With the Pistons having a growing star point guard that can finish from anywhere, his passing ability has helped their shooting guard play a role of driving in plus hitting outside shots. Knowing the forward combination has two solid perimeter shooters, this unit’s center has been a very good layup creator. Meanwhile, Boston is led by a point guard known for creating assists and knocking down inside shots, while their shooting guard remains a key threat from deep or mid-range areas. Having a small forward and power forward that are both star scorers, their center can space the floor for this unit. With the last matchup between both teams combining for 250 points, this will be a little lower but somewhere around the area.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Top Player Props
Tobias Harris under 14.0 points at 1.85: As the Pistons power forward has shown incosistenies in scoring this season, he will have a tough times against a top-notch defense. Going up against Jayson Tatum, the Celtics power forward will lock Harris down from inside shots, while also making perimeter looks tough with a block ability. Someone whose averaging 14.1 points a night, Harris should hit the under in this matchup.
Jayson Tatum over 27.5 points at 1.71: Being one of the most dominating scorers this season that has consistently found his shot, this Celtics power forward should continue having a massive performance. As a huge size advantage against Tobias Harris, Jayson Tatum will be able to drive in and hit mid-range shots off fade-away looks. Averaging 28.2 points a night, the Celtics star should go over his season average during this game.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Injury News & Impact
Detroit Pistons Injuries: Ausar Thompson, 6.0 points, will miss another game for this unit as a key bench piece due to his groin injury.
Boston Celtics Injuries: As the Celtics have no current injuries at the moment, they should continue running out with similar rotations.
Pistons v Celtics Head-to-Head Trends
Seeing that Boston has won 11 straight games in this matchup, they should continue building on that streak in this matchup. Scoring over 100 points during 15 straight games, this group has averaged 128 in their past 3. Being 14-2 against the spread in the last 16 matchups against the spread vs Detroit, this Celtics unit should keep improving upon their record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, Boston is favored by 89.3% of bettors to win their matchup against Detroit.
Pistons v Celtics Final Prediction
With the Celtics having been on a role this season, the continue to be one of the few teams any defense can’t stop. Even though the Pistons have shown growth this season, their talent is no where near the experience of this Boston roster. Led by Jrue Holiday at point guard, his ability to cut towards the basket for layups or easy finishes remains vital for this offense’s basis. Being someone with great quickness, he can also create spacing off threes while also being their most important passing threat. Someone that will lockdown Cade Cunningham’s high-rated shooting, the Pistons guard will still have high-scoring plus passing numbers, but not at a value that most people would normally expect for him. Seeing Holiday has great stealing plus reach-in prowess, he will make it a lot tougher for Cunningham to be in comfortable spots. With Derrick White being this unit’s top all-around player, his ability to pass and score have always remained a key. Someone who can provide deep looks or vital dunks inside, he should dominate Jaden Ivey’s defense while beating him with size over speed. As a piece that can really play defense very efficently, he should force Ivey into a lot of tough looks and provide rebounding as well.
Seeing that Jaylen Brown is playing small forward, his ability to create boards and play defense are a key against Tim Hardway Jr’s three-point shooting. Someone who is a great closeout shooter, he can play side-to-side defense while providing both blocks and steals. Being a great scorer himself that can provide with inside looks or long-range shots, his ability to lead this offense will be another key alongside his main counterpart at power forward. Knowing Jayson Tatum is going to play that position, his greatness as a blocker and rebounder make him an even better threat in addition to an all-around elite offensive finisher. In a dominating performance against Tobias Harris, he should win almost every statistical category, while Kristpas Porzingis should keep getting boards and providing perimeter or close to basket looks for this Celtics unit. Having Payton Pritchard and Al Horford off the bench, Detroit can only keep this somewhat competitive if Malik Beasley and Isiash Stewart show up.
Our prediction: Boston Celtics win and cover their -12 spread, while the score goes over 221.5 points.
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