Celtics at Pistons 12/15/18 - NBA Picks & Predictions
In Saturday night NBA action, the Boston Celtics will invade Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons.
The Celtics are riding an eight-game winning streak and are looking to assert themselves as the best team in the Eastern Conference. Last night, Boston scored 42 points during the first quarter of a 129-108 home victory versus Atlanta. The Celtics knocked down 19-for-49 from long distance and shot 48 percent overall.
Detroit F Blake Griffin tallied a team high 26 points to go along with ten rebounds and seven assists. Andre Drummond added 14 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort for the Pistons.
Boston C Al Horford is dealing with a sore left knee and is unlikely to play in this matchup. The Celtics are better on both ends of the floor, but the Pistons have a scheduling advantage. Take Detroit to snap their six-game skid with a much needed home victory. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win and cover ATS 108-103.