The Boston Celtics (53-14) host the Detroit Pistons (12-55) on March 18, 2024 at TD Garden. The Celtics are favorites by 16 points as they enter the matchup winners of five in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The over/under is set at 221.5 points for the matchup.
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Celtics vs. Pistons Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -16 | 221.5 |
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Injury Report as of March 18
Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Derrick White: Out (Hand), Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Hamstring), Jaylen Brown: Out (Ankle)
Pistons: Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending), Ausar Thompson: Out (Illness)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Celtics (-16) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (221.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Celtics vs. Pistons Stat Rankings
| Celtics Avg. (Rank) | Pistons Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 121.0 (2nd) | Points Scored | 112.0 (23rd) |
| 109.6 (5th) | Points Allowed | 120.1 (26th) |
| 46.8 (1st) | Rebounds | 44.0 (11th) |
| 10.7 (13th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.9 (11th) |
| 16.5 (1st) | 3pt Made | 11.3 (29th) |
| 26.6 (14th) | Assists | 26.3 (18th) |
| 11.5 (2nd) | Turnovers | 14.9 (29th) |
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Celtics Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 64 | 27.1 | 8.3 | 4.9 | 1 | 0.6 | 3.2 |
| Jrue Holiday | 61 | 12.8 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Sam Hauser | 66 | 8.4 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Al Horford | 56 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Payton Pritchard | 67 | 8 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Pistons Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 57 | 22.2 | 4.3 | 7.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Simone Fontecchio | 16 | 15.4 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Jaden Ivey | 63 | 15.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Jalen Duren | 52 | 14 | 12 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 45 | 11.1 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Betting Trends
- The Celtics have covered the spread 35 times in 67 games.
- Boston has one win ATS (1-2) as a 16-point favorite or greater this season.
- There have been 32 Celtics games (out of 67) that hit the over this season.
- Boston’s games have had more than 221.5 points scored on 46 occasions this season.
- Celtics games have had an average of 230.6 points this season, 9.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Pistons are 34-32-1 against the spread this year.
- As a 16-point underdog or more, Detroit has two wins ATS (2-2).
- There have been 33 Pistons games (out of 67) that hit the over this season.
- Detroit’s games have finished with over 221.5 points scored 44 times this season.
- The average total points scored in Pistons games this year (221.5) is 10.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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