The Boston Celtics (2-0) take on the Detroit Pistons (0-2) as double-digit, 14-point favorites on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSDET. The over/under is 225.5 in the matchup.
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Celtics Stats & Insights
On offense, the Celtics were the second-best team in the NBA (120.6 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were fifth-best (109.2 points conceded per game).
Pistons Stats & Insights
The Pistons struggled at both ends of the court last season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA in points per game (109.9) and fifth-worst in points allowed per game (119).
Celtics Key Players to Watch
Jayson Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 boards last year.
Jaylen Brown put up 23 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game last season. On the flip side, he posted 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
Derrick White averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 5.2 assists last year, shooting 46.1% from the field and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game.
Pistons Key Players to Watch
Cade Cunningham scored 22.7 points and distributed 7.5 assists per game last season.
Jalen Duren averaged 11.6 boards per game in addition to his 13.8 PPG average.
Malik Beasley knocked down 2.8 threes per game a season ago.
Celtics vs. Pistons Prediction
Over (225.5)
Celtics 135 – Pistons 91