Dec. 4 Pistons vs Celtics: Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds

• The much-improved Detroit Pistons visit the defending-champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday night
• The Celtics are just 9-12 ATS this season despite a 17-4 SU record
• See the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics predictions, player props, and best available odds on Dec. 4

The worst team in the NBA each of the last two seasons, the young and improving Detroit Pistons (9-14, 5-7 away, 10-12 ATS) head to Beantown on Wednesday night for a meeting with the reigning-champion Boston Celtics (17-4, 8-2 home, 9-12 ATS) at TD Garden at 7:40 pm ET. As they usually are, the Celtics are big home favorites against the Pistons, laying 14.5 points in Wednesday’s NBA odds.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Predictions

• Pistons +14.5 (-105) at Caesars
• Cunningham over 22.5 points (-115) at DraftKings   Odds as of 2:15 pm ET, Dec. 4. See SBD’s list of the fastest payout sportsbooks before signing-up for your next online gaming account.   

Detroit has been one of the most-improved teams in the league this year compared to last. Not only are they just five wins show of their entire win total from last season (14), they have made huge leaps in the analytics. The Pistons have jumped all the way from 29th in Net Rating (-9.0) last season to 18th this season (-2.6). They are currently just half a game out of a spot in the Play-In Tournament and have a better per-game point differential (-2.7) than the three teams immediately above them in the standings: the Bulls (-4.3), Nets (-4.2), and Pacers (-4.6).

Fading Boston is not for the faint of heart. They finished last season with the best point differential in the league by a wide margin (+11.4, no other team was better than +7.4) and are approaching that number again this year, currently sitting at +10.2. They also have the second-best Net Rating (+10.2), trailing only OKC (+10.8), and their last three victories have all come by at least nine points.

But Detroit played Boston tough early last season (losing 128-122 in OT) and I expect a similarly competitive game on Wednesday, especially with Boston being banged-up. Both Jayson Tatum (28.4 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 5.6 APG) and Jrue Holiday (11.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.9 AGP) are listed as questionable with knee injuries.

I’m also backing Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 8.8 APG) to go over 22.5 points. The 2021 first-overall pick is having a career-best season and has gone over 22.5 points in four straight. Last time out, he had 23 points in just 33 minutes in a 128-107 loss to Milwaukee.

DET vs BOS Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on Dec. 4. Check out SBD’s list of betting apps that accept Venmo. 

With Tatum’s status in question, he is the only Boston player listed in the Pistons/Celtics player props. The C’s leading scorer has a game-high point total of 26.5 while Cunningham leads the Pistons at the aforementioned 22.5.

Best Pistons vs Celtics Odds

The Pistons/Celtics spread is currently Boston -14.5 across the board. The best price on the Celtics to cover is -105 at BetMGM, while Caesars has the best price on the Pistons to cover at -105 as well.

The best Boston moneyline is a hyper-short -1100, which is available at bet365. The longest odds on a Pistons victory (+750) can be found at ESPN Bet and DraftKings.

There is a half-point range in the game total at the moment. Over bettors can get O 221.0 (-110) at best365 while under bettors should take U 221.5 (-110) at Caesars.

Wednesday’s NBA public betting splits show the public hammering the C’s despite the short moneyline/massive spread. Boston is getting 89% of moneyline handle and 74% of ATS handle roughly five hours before tip-off.

The Detroit Pistons are set to face off against the Boston Celtics on December 4th in what is expected to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs so far this season, making this game even more intriguing.

When it comes to predictions for this game, it’s always difficult to say for sure how things will play out. The Pistons have shown flashes of potential with their young core of players, including Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey. However, they have also struggled at times with consistency and have a losing record as of now.

On the other hand, the Celtics have been dealing with injuries to key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, which has impacted their performance on the court. Despite this, they still have a solid roster and are capable of putting up a fight against any team in the league.

In terms of player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this game. For the Pistons, Jerami Grant has been their go-to scorer and will likely be a focal point of their offense. Look for him to put up some big numbers in terms of points and rebounds.

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum is always a threat to explode for a big game. If he is healthy and playing at his best, he could be the difference-maker in this matchup. Keep an eye on his scoring and assists numbers as potential player props to bet on.

When it comes to the best odds for this game, it’s always a good idea to shop around and compare different sportsbooks to find the most favorable lines. Some key factors to consider when looking at odds include recent performance, injuries, and head-to-head matchups between the two teams.

Overall, this game between the Pistons and Celtics has the potential to be a close and competitive matchup. Both teams have something to prove and will be looking to come out on top. Keep an eye on key players and factors that could impact the outcome of the game, and don’t forget to check out the best odds available before placing your bets.