The Pistons will play the Celtics on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics set for Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 89.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 97.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 6-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 10-3 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 19th (110.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 3rd averaging 120.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.0 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 16th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 1-5 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 4-0 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 10-15 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 19-5 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Pistons face Celtics in Boston arena on December 12th... Fans roaring, colors flying, Pistons need to step up their game... Pistons 10-15 overall, Celtics 19-5, Pistons struggling, Celtics dominating... Pistons 1-5 division, Celtics 4-0, battle of the divisions tonight... Pistons average 110.5 points, Celtics average 120.1, high-scoring showdown ahead... See you courtside at today's game, be ready for an epic clash... Be sure to review the best bets, check out the prop bets... Hoist the sails, Pistons must plunder a victory in enemy territory... (Let's show those Celtics what we're made of, no quarter given)
Best Pistons at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -11.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +11.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Celtics
12/12/24 7:40pm EST | +11.5 -110-11.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Pistons
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/12/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -115Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
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Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -130Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 39.5 u -11039.5 o -120Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 28.5 u -12528.5 o -105Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 u -11523.5 o -115Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o +11019.5 u -150Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 37.5 u -12537.5 o -105Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 40.5 u -12040.5 o -110Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 u -13523.5 o +100Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BOS 12/12/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 61 | 21 | 0.744 | +7.0 | 28-13 | 33-8 | 14-2 | 39-13 | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | W2 | 8-2 |
| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
Detroit Pistons & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +195 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.