The Boston Celtics (55-14) begin a 6-game road trip on Friday against the Detroit Pistons (12-57). Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Celtics vs. Pistons odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0
Boston won its 7th consecutive game on Wednesday night, 122-119 over the Milwaukee Bucks. They failed to cover as a 10-point favorite and the Over (226) cashed. SF Jayson Tatum crossed the 30-point threshold (31) for the 3rd time in his last 4 games and PG Derrick White added 23.
The Pistons began a 3-game homestand on Wednesday night with a 122-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers, failing to cover as an 11-point underdog while the Under (235) cashed. PG Cade Cunningham collected his 14th double-double (23 points and 10 assists) and the sophomore breakout season of C Jalen Duren continued with his 39th double-double (11 points and 12 rebounds). Detroit has lost 4 straight games.