The Boston Celtics (3-3) and Detroit Pistons (1-4) meet at the Little Caesars Arena Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics-Pistons NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Celtics at Pistons: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Celtics -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Pistons +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread/ATS: Celtics -7.5 (-120) | Pistons +7.5 (+100)
- Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Pistons: Key Injuries
Celtics
- SG Romeo Langford (wrist) out
- PG Kemba Walker (knee) out
Pistons
- PF Blake Griffin (concussion) questionable
- PG Frank Jackson (personal) questionable
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Celtics at Pistons: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Celtics 110, Pistons 99
Money line (ML)
You only need to go back to New Year’s Day to know why you don’t lay big money on a favorite. The Celtics (-350) lost 96-93 to the Pistons (+260), as Detroit picked up its first win. You can’t risk more than three times your potential return on the .500 C’s right now. AVOID.
Against the spread (ATS)
CELTICS -7.5 (-120) should be able to bounce back and top the Pistons +7.5 (+100), but it’s a good idea to go lightly. Despite Friday’s non-cover, the C’s are still 6-2 ATS in the previous eight meetings in the Motor City.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 213.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board. The Over was never a possibility on New Year’s Day when these teams met, and the Under is now 6-1-1 in the past eight meetings in Detroit. Keep thumping the Under when these teams hook up until further notice.
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Also see:
- Celtic champion Paul Westphal passes at 70 after bout with cancer (Celtics Wire)
- Rumors: Celtics | Pistons
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