The Pistons will play the Celtics on Monday, March 18th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics when they matchup on Monday, March 18th, 2024. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons start this game with a 83.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, currently possesses a 100.00 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 5-27 away team record. That record puts them 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics hit the hardwood boasting a 30-3 record as a home team. They now stand 1st in the league for home team wins for the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently stand 22nd (112.0) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics now rank 2nd, averaging 121.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.1 points against the Detroit Pistons per game so far this season. That result ranks them 5th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Boston Celtics have allowed 109.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 2-12 Eastern Central Division division record. The home team, the Boston Celtics, tip-off with a 15-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 12-55 overall standing, while the Boston Celtics have a 53-14 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Detroit Pistons be facing the Boston Celtics...
In a crucial late season matchup to determine playoff seeds...
The Pistons be 12-55 overall, while the Celtics be 53-14...
Detroit be 2-12 in their division, while Boston be 15-1...
Dig into each team's standings below... Review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Also be sure to look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players. Arrr!
Best Pistons at Celtics Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -15.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +15.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +800 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pistons
Celtics
3/18/24 7:40pm EDT | +15.5 -110-15.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +15.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -15.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Pistons
Celtics
Game to Overtime
3/18/24 7:40pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
DET at BOS 3/18/24 7:40pm EDT | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at BOS 3/18/24 7:40pm EDT | 102.5 o -120102.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Detroit Pistons | 14 | 68 | 0.171 | +50.0 | 7-33 | 7-35 | 2-14 | 10-41 | 109.9 | 119.0 | -9.1 | L1 | 2-8 |
Detroit Pistons & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +75000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +240 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 7:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.