| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-15 | 30-10 |
| Spread | +3.5 -115 | -3.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-108) | Under 224.5 (-112) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC | |
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Heat and Hawks, and they play the Pacers next. The Celtics have won 18 of their last 25 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Suns and Pacers, and they play the Pelicans next. The Pistons have won 14 of their last 20 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 118.8 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.6 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 17.9 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Ausar Thompson is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight Monday night games.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Monday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have lost three of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Isaiah Stewart ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.1) this season.
- Ausar Thompson ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 7+ blocks in a game this season.
- Anfernee Simons is one of only four players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (22.5).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (28.2).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.1).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.9).
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
The Pistons don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum. Josh Minott, Payton Pritchard, and Chris Boucher are questionable.
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pistons should be favored at home especially with the health edge. However, the value is with the Celtics and the points, as they continue to be one of the biggest surprises in the NBA and have done some of their best work on the road where they have 14 wins. The underdog is also 5-2 ATS in the last 7 games between the Celtics and Pistons. The last two meetings this season, the underdog won outright. Since November 9, the Celtics are 7-1 ATS and 6-2 SU as an underdog. I’m not stepping in front of that. Give me the C’s and the points.