The Boston Celtics got their first playoff road win Saturday after they beat the Detroit Pistons 94-80. The Celtics lead the Eastern Conference best of seven series 2-1 with tonight’s game in Detroit. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Detroit as 6-point favs over the Celtics with the over/under set at 176. Get your NBA Playoff Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
The Celtics came into Detroit as 5-point roaddogs, they put oddsmakers to shame with a 94-80 drubbing of the Pistons. The Celtics had six players finish with double digit points, Kevin Garnett finished with 22pts, 13 rebounds and six assists while James Posey added 12pts off the bench. As a team they shot 46% from the field, 35% from downtown and 83% from the free throw line. The Celtics have averaged 95 PPG against the Pistons and are now 1-6 SU on the road in the playoffs. If they can get all their players to perform like they did last game, they will be hard to beat.
The Piston had a rare off night after they lost their second playoff home game. Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince were almost null and void on the court. Billups had 6pts on the night after going 1 for 6 from the field and 1 for 4 from downtown. Prince finished with 4pts making just 2 of 11 from the field. As a team they hit 38% from the field, 7% from downtown and 88% at the free throw line. The Pistons have averaged 87 PPG in three games against Boston and they’ve given up an average 95 PPG. Usually at home they average 98 PPG, so you know their last game wasn’t the Pistons we’re used to seeing. Richard Hamilton will make Pistons history tonight by playing in his 114th playoff game; he has scored 20-plus points in 70 of his 113 playoff games since 2003. Get your NBA Playoff Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
Recent Trends to Consider
- Celtics are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Pistons are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 Conference Finals games.
GAME: Boston Celtics (76-23) at Detroit Pistons (68-28)
DATE/TIME: Monday, May 26 – 8:30 PM EST
LINE: SBGglobal.com TOTAL: 176
PICK: Boston +6
The Bottom Line: The Celtics are going to be pumped up after their first playoff road win, they know they can win if they get help from other teammates. The Piston might get the win, but the Celtics will cash in on the spread. Get your NBA Playoff Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
