Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/12/2024, 04:11  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 12/12/2024 at 06:08 in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. The Celtics (19-5) are in second place in the Eastern Conference table, while the Pistons (10-15) are in ninth place. Below is our prediction for the match. 

Despite taking a 97-94 lead early in the fourth, it wasn't enough to see the Boston Celtics secure a win as they succumbed to a shocking 127-121 defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. 

In light of that result, the Celtics' three-match winning streak ended while slowing down their progress of catching up to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the top of the Eastern Conference table. 

Their home form has been terrific this season. They have won ten of their last 13 games while three ended in defeats. 

The Celtics are averaging 120 points per game this season while allowing 110.71 points per game.

The Detroit Pistons' three-match losing streak finally came to an end following a hard-fought 120-111 victory over the favored New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 

However, the Pistons still find themselves battling with inconsistency, having managed just three wins from their last ten games (L7). 

Away from home, they have been in poor form winning just six of their last 14 games (L8).

The Pistons are averaging 110 points per game this season while allowing 113.04 points per game.