NBA Prop Bets: Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics (October 20, 2026)
The Boston Celtics (0-0) face the Detroit Pistons (0-0) at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup. The Pistons are favored to win at -125, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Celtics are at +105. The total points line is set at 221.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 112-110 Detroit.
- The Pistons (-115) had a 50-46-0 ATS record last season, while the Celtics (-105) held a record of 51-38-0.
- The Pistons had a 44-50-2 O/U record last season (meaning 44 games went over the total points line, 50 went under and two resulted in a push). The Celtics had a 32-57-0 O/U record last season.
Scoring Insights
- The Pistons averaged 117.8 points per game last season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Celtics averaged only 114.9 (19th).
- Defensively, the Pistons allowed only 109.6 points per game last season (3rd in the league), while the Celtics gave up an average of 107.2 points (1st).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams played last season?
Pace
- The Pistons ranked 17th for pace last season, recording 99.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Celtics were 30th on that scale with 94.8 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 34.5% of the Pistons' field goal attempts came from three point range (29th in the league), leaving 65.5% from two. Meanwhile, the Celtics' opponents recorded 45.1% of their attempts from three (T26th) and 54.9% from two.
- Comparatively, Boston took 46.7% of shots from three (4th), leaving 53.3% from two, while Detroit's opponents attempted 43.1% from three (16th) and 56.9% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pistons shot 35.6% from deep last season (17th in the NBA), compared to the Celtics who made 36.7% of their attempts (8th).
- On the opposite end, Detroit held opponents to 34.5% of their three-point attempts (1st), while Boston's opponents hit 35.8% of their shots (16th).
Ball Protection
- The Pistons committed 15.1 turnovers per game last season, ranking 21st in the league, while the Celtics forced 12.4 turnovers (29th).
- Flipping that script, Detroit forced 16.9 turnovers (1st), while Boston committed 12.4 (1st).
Crashing the Boards
- Detroit recorded 45.6 rebounds per game last season (8th in the league), including 13.1 offensive boards (3rd). Conversely, Boston's opponents averaged 41.2 rebounds (6th), 10.9 of which came on the offensive end (6th).
- Meanwhile, the Celtics averaged 46.4 rebounds (3rd) and 12.5 offensive rebounds (7th), while the Pistons allowed 40.5 and 11.3, ranking T3rd and 15th.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 54-39-3 | 26-22-1 | 28-17-2 | 45-30-3 | 9-9-0 |
| Boston | 56-28-5 | 25-18-2 | 31-10-3 | 40-20-4 | 16-8-1 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 65-28-3 | 34-12-3 | 31-16-0 | 52-23-3 | 13-5-0 |
| Boston | 57-27-5 | 27-16-2 | 30-11-3 | 45-17-2 | 12-10-3 |
HT/FT
- The Pistons completed the HT/FT double in 59.4% of games last season, while the Celtics completed the HT/FT double in 51.7% of games.
To Go To Overtime
- The Pistons played in six games that went to overtime last season, while the Celtics appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams scored 110+ points in 39 of Detroit's 96 games last season. Meanwhile, 26 of Boston's 89 games saw both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 104-103 victory over Boston at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on January 19, 2026. Despite being on the losing side, Jaylen Brown came up big on that day, scoring 32 points and adding 11 rebounds. The Pistons have now won three straight at Little Caesars Arena against the Celtics.
