The Pistons (20-5) and Celtics (15-10) are both inside the top three in the Eastern Conference standings. That could make for an exciting matchup Monday, when they collide in Boston at 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Below, we'll preview the game and break down three of the top Pistons vs. Celtics NBA picks on PrizePicks for today, including for Pistons G Cade Cunningham and C Jalen Duren.
Pistons vs. Celtics Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Injuries have been a common theme across the NBA, so it's a treat when two teams face each other at full strength. That will be mostly the case Monday for this matchup, as neither team sees anyone of note on their injury reports.
Pistons vs. Celtics Over/Under, Spread
The Celtics are 1.5 point favorites, returning a 1.72x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Pistons are underdogs on the road with a 2.0x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Spread: Celtics -1.5
Total: 230.5
Gamer Winner Payout: Celtics 1.72x | Pistons 2.0x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
Pistons vs. Celtics Prediction on Game Winner
Here are some stats to know that could prepare you for Pistons vs. Celtics.
- The C's are 8-4 at home this season, including four straight W's.
- They took down three heavyweights in Boston, those being the Lakers, Knicks, and Magic.
- When the Celtics played the Pistons in Boston earlier this season, they won 117-114.
- Celtics G Jaylen Brown averages 29.7 points per game at home.
- Cunningham comes into this game on a bit of a cold streak, shooting 43.8% from the field and 28.6% from behind the arc over his last five games.
Pistons vs. Celtics NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are three of the top Pistons vs. Celtics DFS picks on PrizePicks for today. Player projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
Pistons G Cade Cunningham vs. Celtics Projection – 9 Assists
- Cunningham averages 8.5 assists per game on the road, compared to 9.8 dimes at home.
- The Celtics play at the slowest pace (96.20) in the league.
- With Boston playing so slow, they have given up the sixth-fewest assists per game (24.8) in the league.
- In two previous meetings with the Celtics this season, Cunningham produced 8 and 5 assists.
- The do-it-all guard currently sits fourth among NBA MVP candidates, as per FOX Sports.
Pistons C Jalen Duren vs. Celtics Projection – 11.5 Rebounds
- After logging 26 minutes a night last season, Duren has averaged 29 minutes through 22 games.
- The added playing time has helped him average 11.3 rebounds.
- The Celtics don’t have much size up front behind C Neemias Queta, who has played just 24 minutes per game.
- Duren has hauled in 18 and 16 rebounds in two previous battles with the Celtics.
- The fourth-year center already has six games this season with at least 15 rebounds.
Celtics G Jordan Walsh vs. Pistons Projection – 14.5 Pts+Rebs
- Celtics G Jordan Walsh has started each of the team’s last 13 games. He hasn’t just been a token starter, either, logging 25 minutes a night.
- In his new role, the former second-round pick has averaged 9.8 points and 5.7 rebounds.
- Walsh has shot 60.2% from the field and 48.7% from behind the arc for the season.
- With his efficient shooting, the 21-year-old has scored at least 17 points in three of his last four games.
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