Celtics vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

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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