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Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons prediction

Boston CelticsAway44%to win
109.6 : 110.6projected points
Detroit PistonsHome56%to win
Shujaa value tipUnder 221.5 points1.91

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip76%
Celtics +9.5Most likely to win
Fair 1.322 units
Value tip56%
Under 221.5 pointsPrice pays more than it should
Price 1.91+6.1% value2 units

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons is Detroit Pistons to win, with a 56% chance, but it is a close call. We project Boston Celtics 109.6 and Detroit Pistons 110.6. Our best bet is Under 221.5 points at 1.91.

Pistons rest between games-3%Celtics rest between games-3%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Detroit PistonsLWLLL
  • Lv Cleveland Cavaliers94-125
  • Wat Cleveland Cavaliers115-94
  • Lv Cleveland Cavaliers113-117
  • Lat Cleveland Cavaliers103-112
  • Lat Cleveland Cavaliers109-116
Boston CelticsLLLWW
  • Lv Philadelphia 76ers100-109
  • Lat Philadelphia 76ers93-106
  • Lv Philadelphia 76ers97-113
  • Wat Philadelphia 76ers128-96
  • Wat Philadelphia 76ers108-100

In numbers, Pistons red and Celtics green

60%Win rate65%
109.7Points scored per game113.5
105.1Points conceded per game106.7
70% homeHome and away67% away

Last meetings

  • Detroit Pistons104-103Boston Celtics
  • Boston Celtics105-112Detroit Pistons
  • Boston Celtics117-114Detroit Pistons
  • Detroit Pistons119-113Boston Celtics

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
PistonsCeltics
20Games played20
12Wins13
8Losses7
2193Points scored2270
2102Points conceded2133
109.7Scored per game113.5
105.1Conceded per game106.7
7W 3LHome record7W 4L
5W 5LAway record6W 3L

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Spread and total

Chance and fair price
Pistons -7.530%3.32
Pistons -4.539%2.56
Pistons -1.548%2.07
Pistons +1.558%1.73
Pistons +4.567%1.49
Over 214.5 points63%1.60
Over 217.5 points56%1.78
Over 220.5 points50%2.02
Over 223.5 points43%2.33
Over 226.5 points36%2.74

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Pistons to win56%1.80+1.4%
Celtics to win47%2.05-3.1%
Pistons -1.550%1.87-7.2%
Celtics +1.554%1.95+5.4%
Over 221.5 points48%1.91-8.2%
Under 221.5 points56%1.91+6.1%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Where to bet on Pistons v Celtics

Our top pick is Under 221.5 points. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons: Detroit Pistons shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Detroit Pistons 56% and Boston Celtics 44%. The bookmakers agree and make Detroit Pistons the favourite at 1.80.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Detroit Pistons won 1 of their last 5 and Boston Celtics won 2 of their last 5. Boston Celtics come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Detroit Pistons won 7 of their last 10 games at home. Boston Celtics won 6 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Detroit Pistons score 109.7 points a game and let in 105.1. Boston Celtics score 113.5 and let in 106.7. Their recent games average 214.8 and 220.2 points in total, and the market line is 221.5.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 4 meetings, Detroit Pistons won 3 and Boston Celtics won 1. The last one ended Detroit Pistons 104, Boston Celtics 103.

  6. 6
    Where the value is

    Under 221.5 points is priced at 1.91. Our fair price is 1.80, so the bookmaker pays about 6.1% more than it should.

Detroit Pistons form

Detroit Pistons have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 2193 points scored and 2102 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, L, L, newest first.

Boston Celtics form

Boston Celtics have 13 wins and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 2270 points scored and 2133 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 4 times in our records. Detroit Pistons won 3, Boston Celtics won 1. Last time out it finished Detroit Pistons 104, Boston Celtics 103.

Our call

We expect Boston Celtics to score about 109.6 points and Detroit Pistons about 110.6. That points to Detroit Pistons to win. Our safest bet is Celtics +9.5 at 1.32. Our value bet is Under 221.5 points at 1.91.

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?

Our prediction for Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons is Detroit Pistons to win, with a 56% chance, but it is a close call. We project Boston Celtics 109.6 and Detroit Pistons 110.6. Our best bet is Under 221.5 points at 1.91.

What is the projected score for Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?

We project Boston Celtics 109.6 and Detroit Pistons 110.6, about 220.3 points in total.

How are Detroit Pistons playing?

Detroit Pistons have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 2193 points scored and 2102 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, L, L, newest first.

How are Boston Celtics playing?

Boston Celtics have 13 wins and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 2270 points scored and 2133 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, W, newest first.

What happened when Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics last met?

It ended Detroit Pistons 104, Boston Celtics 103. In the last 4 meetings Detroit Pistons won 3 and Boston Celtics won 1.

What is the best bet for Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?

Under 221.5 points at 1.91, with a 56% chance. That price pays about 6.1% more than our fair price.

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