LiontipsBoston vs Detroit. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Boston has won three of its last four games. On December 8, the Celtics, unexpectedly for everyone, as the clear favorites, suffered a 121-127 defeat at home to Memphis. Jrue Holiday was the best player on the losing team, scoring 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. Jayson Tatum (17-13-9) had a double-double. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard each scored 22 points. Kristaps Porzingis scored 19. Joe Mazzulla team (19 wins and five losses) is in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Celtics are generally approaching the upcoming match without any major losses. The participation of several key players is questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
- Boston averages 115 points in games against Detroit (statistics for the last ten games).
- The Celtics have beaten the Pistons in their last 11 straight games.
Estimated composition
Jrue Holiday - Derrick White - Jaylen Brown - Jayson Tatum - Kristaps Porzingis.
Current form
Detroit has lost three of its last four games. On December 8, the Pistons defeated New York 120-111 on the road. Cade Cunningham made the biggest contribution to the victory, recording a triple-double (29 points, ten rebounds, 15 assists). Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Jaden Ivey 16, and Tobias Harris 13. J.B. Bickerstaff team (ten wins and 15 losses) is in 11th place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pistons headed to Massachusetts with a fighting squad, with only a deep replacement player in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Detroit averages 106 points in games against Boston (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Cade Cunningham - Jaden Ivey - Tim Hardaway - Tobias Harris - Jaden Duren.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Duren under 10.5
Duren averages 8.9 rebounds per game.
1.87Bet Total Assists Cunningham over 10.5
Cunningham averages 9.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Boston approaches the game with Detroit as the undisputed favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Celtics basketball players are clearly in a revenge mood after the slap in the face in the previous match from Memphis. The Pistons are unlucky, they will fall under the Boston rink, which will leave no trace of them. Mazzulla charges will have to win convincingly.
Our prediction is a Boston victory with a handicap of (-11.5) points, including overtime, at 1.76
Bet on total
"Boston" and "Detroit" show high efficiency in personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 223 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 229.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Boston has won the first quarter in five of its last seven games. The Celtics will no doubt do everything possible to achieve victory after the sensational defeat to Memphis. Mazzulla team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is a Boston win in the first quarter at 1.51
