Our model projects Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 118, with the Celtics favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 229.7-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Pistons score 115.0 a game and concede 109.0; Celtics score 127.3 and concede 104.0.
Pistons sit 6th in the NBA standings, Celtics sit 2nd. Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
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Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Detroit Pistons2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.
Boston Celtics2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.
Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.
| Bookmaker | Detroit Pistons -1.5 | Boston Celtics +1.5 |
|---|---|---|
 bet365 | 1.99 | - |
 Rainbet | 2.02 | 2.06 |
 1xBet | 2.07 | 2.00 |
 Marathonbet | 2.01 | 1.94 |
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The model line: Celtics by 5.7, total 229.7.
Pistons at home: 100% win rate. Celtics on the road: 100% win rate.
Detroit Pistons 0 – 0 Boston Celtics across the last 0 meetings.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Detroit Pistons |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WWW |
| 2 | Boston Celtics |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WWW |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
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