The Detroit Pistons will face the Boston Celtics at 7 p.m. EST on Monday in a battle of two premier Eastern Conference teams. The Pistons have quietly amassed an excellent 20-5 record, allowing them to occupy the first seed in the East through the first third of the season. Boston has had a significantly more difficult road this season, going 15-10, a winning percentage that would almost certainly allow the Celtics a postseason berth if they are able to maintain it.
As their record indicates, Detroit has been elite in every single category. Star guard Cade Cunningham leads a dynamic scoring attack, while forward Ausar Thompson anchors a tenacious, competitive defense that has consistently given opponents plenty of trouble, largely because of the urgency with which the Pistons consistently utilize it. With five wins in their last six games, the Pistons continue to prove themselves as one of the best teams in the NBA and a legitimate title contender. Knocking off the Celtics on Monday would only further that perception.
While Boston is unlikely to be a serious threat for championship contention, the Celtics are still a very tough out for any opponent. The guard trio of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard has provided Boston with a solid offensive anchor, while head coach Joe Mazzulla continues to push the team to remain scrappy and intense on the defensive end of the floor, regardless of who is on the court. Boston stole the game away by a score of 119-117 the last time they encountered the Pistons, so a competitive contest should be in the books on Monday night.
Pistons +1.5 (+100)Celtics -1.5 (-113)Over 230.5 (-104)Under 230.5 (-104)
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Peter Tran of PickDawgz writes, “The Pistons expect to have a full squad for this contest, while the Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum. The Pistons are coming into this matchup with plenty of momentum after smashing the Hawks for their third straight win on Friday. They have the luxury of a fully healthy roster, but the Celtics were on a great run before their loss to the Bucks. Now they are back at home, where they have won seven of their last eight. This is a tough one to pick, as you can make an argument for either side, but the Celtics are tough to beat at home, and I think they can edge out a gritty win here in a close one.”