The Boston Celtics (2-0) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (0-2) on Saturday, October 26th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on NBCS. The Celtics are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Celtics vs Pistons

The Celtics Are Coming Off A Win

The Celtics moved to 2-0 on the season with a 122-102 win over the Wizards on Thursday. Boston, favored by 14 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 224 points fell short of the 231-point O/U line.

After a 12-0 run by Washington early on, Boston responded by winning the 2nd quarter 31-22 and the 3rd quarter 34-19. Heading into the 4th with a 98-73 lead, the Celtics eased up, allowing the Wizards to win the final quarter 29-24.

The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win

The Pistons fell to 0-2 on the season after a 113-101 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Detroit entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 12 points. The total points for the game were 214, falling short of the 224.5 O/U line.

After a tight 1st quarter, the Cavaliers took control by outscoring the Pistons 37-26 in the 2nd quarter. Detroit trailed 91-79 going into the 4th, and Cleveland put the game out of reach with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 102-91 to 112-91.

Celtics Offense Breakdown

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Wizards, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Jayson Tatum added 25 points and 11 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, making just 3 threes at 27.3%. Derrick White contributed 19 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%.

Boston hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and 46.7% overall. Tatum scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Brown added 10 in the 4th. Payton Pritchard also had a strong finish, scoring 9 of his 15 points in the final period.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points and 8 rebounds in their 122-102 win over the Wizards, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at the same percentage. Jayson Tatum added 25 points and 11 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, making just 3 of 11 attempts. Derrick White contributed 19 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.

Boston connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and 46.7% overall. Tatum scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Brown added 10 in the 4th. Payton Pritchard also chipped in 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.

Celtics Team Defense

After giving up 32 points in the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd and 19 in the 3rd, before a 29-point 4th quarter. Overall, they held the Wizards to 102 points on 43% shooting.

Boston’s defense was particularly effective against the three, limiting Washington to 19% shooting with just 7 made threes. The Celtics also sent the Wizards to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws. Boston finished with 37 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 3 blocks.

Pistons Team Defense

After a shaky start, the Celtics tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 22 and 19 points, respectively, to help secure a 122-102 win over the Wizards. Boston held Washington to 43% shooting from the field.

The Celtics were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the Wizards shot just 19%, making only 7 threes. Boston also sent Washington to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13. The Celtics finished with 37 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 3 blocks.

Celtics vs Pistons Trends

• Across the Celtics last five road games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 107. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 4-1 straight-up.
• In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 99 points per game in these contests.
• The last five games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.

Celtics vs Pistons Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Celtics vs. Pistons matchup, our bet is to grab the Pistons at +14. Even though our projections have the Celtics winning 126-117, we see the Pistons as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228 and our model has the Celtics and Pistons finishing with a combined 243 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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