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The Boston Celtics (19-5) are double-digit, 11.5-point favorites against the Detroit Pistons (10-15) on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSDETX.
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Celtics vs. Pistons Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Celtics 120, Pistons 107.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-602)
- Total Pick: Over 226 (computer predicts 227.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-11.5)
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Recent Celtics vs. Pistons Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Celtics | -12.5 | 221 | -917 | +609 | 130-120 BOS |
| 10/26/2024 | Celtics | -12.5 | 225 | -909 | +602 | 124-118 BOS |
| 3/22/2024 | Celtics | -13.5 | 224 | -1000 | +646 | 129-102 BOS |
| 3/18/2024 | Celtics | -15.5 | 221.5 | -1443 | +867 | 119-94 BOS |
| 12/28/2023 | Celtics | -17 | 233.5 | -1372 | +808 | 128-122 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has put together a 9-15-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 11.5-point favorites this season, the Celtics are 1-7 against the spread.
- A total of 12 of Boston's 25 games with a set total have hit the over (48%).
- This season, the Celtics have won 19 out of the 23 games, or 82.6%, in which they've been favored.
- Boston has a record of 7-1 when it's favored by -602 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pistons 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Detroit is 12-13-0 ATS this season.
- The Pistons are a perfect 2-0 against the spread when an underdog by 11.5 points or more this year.
- In Detroit's 25 games with a set total, 12 have hit the over (48%).
- The Pistons have put together a 6-11 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 35.3% of those games).
- Detroit has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +439 or longer in two chances.
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Celtics vs. Pistons Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Sam Hauser: Out (Adductor),
Jayson Tatum: Out (Patella),
Jaden Springer: Out (Illness)
Pistons
Pistons:
Bobi Klintman: Out (Calf)
Celtics vs. Pistons Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSDETX
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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