Celtics vs Pistons Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 10/25/2024 at 9:30 PM ET

Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons 10/26/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/26/2024, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: BOS -13 ; O/U 229

Celtics vs Pistons Prediction

Little Caesars Arena will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The NBA Champion Celtics (2-0) led the league in offensive efficiency a season ago and are ahead of that pace through their first two games. On Thursday, Boston outscored Washington by 15 points during the third quarter to pull away for a 122-102 road victory. 

All-Star G Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 27 points on 10-for-20 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. All-Star F Jayson Tatum contributed 25 points (9-20 FG), 11 rebounds, and six assists. The Celtics knocked down 17-for-45 from the three-point line. 

The Detroit Pistons suffered through a NBA record 28-game losing streak and finished with the worst overall record in the league. The Pistons moved on from head coach Monty Williams and are hoping that J.B. Bickerstaff can get things turned around. Bickerstaff won 99 regular season games the last two years with Cleveland and made them one of the top defensive teams in the NBA.

This will be the second of a back-to-back for Detroit, who visited Bickerstaff’s former team on Friday. In Wednesday’s season opener, former number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 28 points during a 115-109 home loss versus Indiana. The Pistons led 58-49 at halftime and allowed the Pacers to shoot 51 percent from the field. 

Celtics vs Pistons Pick Analysis

Boston C Kristaps Porzingis is recovering from a foot injury and is not expected to make his season debut until December. The Celtics have fired on all cylinders through two games, but a second road game against an inferior opponent is a trappy spot. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 116-109.

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