Pistons vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 12th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will meet the Detroit Pistons in NBA action on Thursday at TD Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White are set to lead the way for the Celtics, while the Pistons have Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Pistons vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Celtics will likely beat the Pistons with a projected final score of 117-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pistons vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pistons vs. Celtics picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Pistons vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Pistons +11.5 / Celtics -11.5
- Moneyline: Pistons +475 / Celtics -620
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224.5 Points (-110/-110)
Pistons +11.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pistons have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Pistons +11.5, providing a favorable 1.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 224.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will stay under 224.5 points.
Pistons vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Detroit Pistons at +475 via BetMGM, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -620 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 81% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +475 odds on the Pistons moneyline, providing an edge of 1.2%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pistons vs. Celtics
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Pistons vs. Celtics game.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham | 25 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Jaden Ivey | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Tobias Harris | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Malik Beasley | 13 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Tim Hardaway | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cade Cunningham Under 8.5 Assists (+110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham Under 8.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pistons is on Cade Cunningham to record under 8.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 6.1% on the +110 odds offered by DraftKings.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jaylen Brown | 25 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Derrick White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard | 17 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Al Horford | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Al Horford Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Al Horford Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Al Horford to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 16.0% on the +130 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pistons vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pistons vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Isaiah Stewart Over 0.5 Total Steals
Isaiah Stewart has recorded at least one steal in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +150 (40% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Payton Pritchard Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Payton Pritchard has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +115 (47%), available at DraftKings.
Isaiah Stewart Over 5.5 Points Scored
Isaiah Stewart has scored more than 5.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can wager on him to record over 5.5 points again at odds of -135 (57%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Al Horford of the Celtics to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pistons +11.5 to cover.
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