Celtics vs. Pistons Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ...Middle East

A pair of streaking teams meet when the Boston Celtics (42-16) visit the Detroit Pistons (32-26) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The Celtics are 4-point favorites and put their six-game win streak on the line against the Pistons, who have won seven straight. The matchup’s over/under is set at 226.

Celtics vs. Pistons Odds

Celtics odds to win: -168 Pistons odds to win: +142 Spread: Celtics (-4) Total: 226

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Game Time and Information

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan TV: FDSDET and NBCS-BOS

Who Will Win Celtics vs. Pistons?

Celtics and Pistons Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

The Celtics have a 21-29-1 record against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.

In games this year in which they were an underdog by 4 points or more, the Pistons have a 17-8-2 record against the spread.

The two teams average a combined 5.4 more points per game (231.4) than this matchup’s over/under of 226 points.

Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 221.2 points per game, 4.8 fewer than the over/under in this game.

The average total the Celtics have had set in games this year is 1.8 fewer points than this outing’s point total.

Detroit’s games this season have averaged a total of 224.6 points, 1.4 more than the point total in this matchup.

Boston’s ATS record is 26-31-1 this season.

The Pistons have a 32-23-3 record against the spread this year.

Celtics Stats & Insights

The Celtics’ +542 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 117.2 points per game (sixth in the NBA) while giving up 107.9 per outing (third in the league).

The 45.2 rebounds per game the Celtics average rank ninth in the league. Their opponents record 44.2 per contest.

Boston knocks down 17.8 three-pointers per game (first in the league), 5.3 more than its opponents (12.5).

The Celtics rank third in the NBA with 116.9 points scored per 100 possessions, and fourth in the league defensively with 107.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.

The Celtics’ offense has been much better at home (118 PPG) compared to their play on the road (116.6 PPG). However, their defense has been worse at home (109.4 PPG allowed) compared to away games (106.5 PPG allowed).

Pistons Stats & Insights

The Pistons score 114.2 points per game (12th in NBA) and concede 113.3 (15th in league) for a +55 scoring differential overall.

Detroit pulls down 45.3 rebounds per game (seventh in league) while conceding 42.1 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.2 boards per game.

The Pistons make 13 three-pointers per game (17th in the league), while their opponents have made 13.8 on average.

The Pistons average 110.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (14th in league), and give up 110.3 points per 100 possessions (11th in NBA).

At home Detroit is scoring 113 points per game, 2.3 fewer points than it is averaging away (115.3).

Celtics Key Players to Watch

The Celtics get 26.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists from Jayson Tatum.

Tatum leads active Celtics in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 3.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.

Tatum averages 1.1 steals per game, while Derrick White swats 1.1 shots per contest.

Pistons Key Players to Watch

The Pistons go-to guy, Cade Cunningham, leads active Pistons players in both scoring (25.8 points per game) and assists (9.5 assists per game).

Jalen Duren has per-game averages of 11.1 points, 2.6 assists and 10.3 rebounds this season.

Malik Beasley averages 3.9 made threes per game.

The Pistons’ defensive effort gets a lift from Ausar Thompson’s 1.7 steals and Isaiah Stewart’s 1.3 blocks per game.