Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics odds, tips and betting trends

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics odds, tips and betting trends | 1/19/2026

The Detroit Pistons (30-10) host the Boston Celtics (26-15) in a showdown between the top-ranked clubs in the Eastern Conference at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.

The Pistons are a 4.5-point favorite against the Celtics when the Pistons and the Celtics meet. The over/under for the game is 227.5.

Pistons vs. Celtics betting odds

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 3:30 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Spread: Detroit -4.5Total: 227.5Moneyline: Detroit -198, Boston +164Watch this game on Fubo!Celtics at Pistons odds, spread, & morePredictionPick ATS: Celtics (+ 4.5)Pick OU: Over (227.5)Prediction: Pistons 115 – Celtics 112MoneylineThe Pistons have won 23 of the 32 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (71.9%).Detroit has a record of 17-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -198 or shorter (winning 89.5%).The Pistons have an implied moneyline win probability of 66.4% in this contest.The Celtics have been underdogs in 13 games this season and won seven (53.8%) of those contests.This season, Boston has won one of its three games when it is the underdog by at least +164 on the moneyline.The moneyline for this contest implies a 37.9% chance of a victory for the Celtics.Against the spreadThe Pistons put up 7.6 more points per game (117.7) than the Celtics allow (110.1).Detroit is 20-11 against the spread and 26-5 overall when scoring more than 110.1 points.When it scores more than 110.3 points, Boston is 23-4 against the spread and 24-3 overall.Detroit’s record is 21-12 against the spread and 26-7 overall when it gives up fewer than 117 points.The Pistons are at the ninth spot in the NBA’s scoring charts (117.7 PPG), while the Celtics allow the second-fewest points per game (110.1) in the league.Boston’s squad is currently the 13th-ranked scoring team in the NBA (117 PPG), while Detroit’s team is third in points allowed per game (110.3).The Pistons have totaled 297 more points than their opponents this season (7.4 per game on average), and the Celtics have scored 284 more points than their opponents (6.9 per game).Over/UnderThe average implied total for Detroit this year is 118.7 points, 2.7 more points than its implied total of 116 points in Monday’s game.This season, Detroit has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (116) 19 times.The average implied point total on the season for Boston (117.7) is 5.7 more points than the team’s implied total in this matchup (112).How to watch Pistons vs. CelticsWatch this game on Fubo!

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.  While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.  We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.  Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.

Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.

© 2026 sportsbookwire.usatoday.com. All rights reserved.