The Celtics will play the Pistons on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Monday, January 19th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 98.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 14-8 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 16-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 2nd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 12th (117.0) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 8th, averaging 117.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.1 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 28th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 6-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 8-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 26-15 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 30-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Boston Celtics be facing off against the Detroit Pistons...in a battle of hoops on Monday, January 19th, 2026. The Detroit Pistons venue be buzzing with excitement for this epic showdown.
The Celtics stand at 26-15 overall, while the Pistons boast a 30-10 record. Boston has a 6-4 division record, compared to Detroit's 8-3. The Celtics be averaging 117.0 points per game, just below the Pistons' 117.7.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing yer bets...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
The clash on the court be sure to be a fierce one...both teams hungry for victory and lookin' to climb the standings. So grab yer grog and get ready for a night of slam dunks and swishes as these two teams battle it out on the hardwood. May the best team emerge victorious in this high-stakes match-up!
Best Celtics at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Celtics are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Celtics are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Pistons
1/19/26 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Celtics
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/19/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 110.5 o -118110.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -118112.5 u -110Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -110Bet |
Caris Levert
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -115Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o +11029.5 u -145Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -110Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
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Ron Holland
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1109.5 u -150Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 u +10515.5 o -140Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 40.5 u -12040.5 o -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 27.5 u -13027.5 o -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11827.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 39.5 u -11039.5 o -120Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 u -11023.5 o -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 1/19/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 40 | 13 | 0.755 | +0.5 | 21-6 | 18-7 | 8-3 | 26-7 | 117.2 | 109.3 | +7.9 | W3 | 8-2 |
| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
Boston Celtics & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1400 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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