The Celtics have been surging lately, winning seven of their last 10 and holding the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. Here, they’ll host the current No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons, who are 20-5 and also winners in seven of their last 10. The Celtics are 8-4 at home while the Pistons are 8-3 on the road. Something’s got to give in this early Tuesday morning edition of the NBA. I’ll examine it in more detail below. Celtics vs Pistons best betsJalen Duren under 17.5 points – 10/11 with BetMGMCade Cunningham 2+ made threes – 1/2 with Paddy PowerJaylen Brown under 5.5 assists – 5/8 with bet365As mentioned, the Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10, but are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, 116-101. This was a road game. The Celtics are fourth in the NBA in total 3-point shots made with 397. However, they’re 13th in 3-point shooting percentage at 36.5%. Over their last three games, that rate is up to 41.1%. Additionally, the Celtics are tied for third in offensive rating at 121.4. As for the Pistons, they’re on a three-game winning streak, are 15-5 in the Eastern Conference, and 8-3 on the road. They last played on Friday, pulverising the Atlanta Hawks 142-115. They’re third in rebounds per game (46.5), tied for first in blocks per game (6.0), third in steals per game (9.8), first in points in the paint per game (57.7), and third in defensive rating (111.1). Find more great offers at our best rated betting sites.Celtics vs Pistons previewWhile the Celtics are coming off a loss, they’re in a pretty good spot here. The Celtics have been shooting better from beyond the arc, and the Pistons are middle-of-the-pack defending the perimeter, allowing teams to shoot 36.1% from deep (15th). Meanwhile, the Pistons are fourth in 2-point shooting rate at 64.6% and, as mentioned, first in points per game in the paint. However, the Celtics are one of the best teams against 2-pointers, holding opponents to 51%, tied for the second-lowest rate in the NBA. Both teams have been playing well, but the Celtics can slow the Pistons down in the paint, giving them a slight edge at home. I’ll take the Celtics -1.5 at 22/25. Celtics vs Pistons betting tipsFind the latest odds for Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons courtesy of BetMGM. Odds are subject to change.SpreadOddsBoston Celtics -1.522/25Detroit Pistons +1.510/11Total pointsOddsOver 229.523/25Under 227.522/25Both teams have been playing extremely well recently, so this spread shows a home-court advantage for the Celtics. Additionally, as mentioned, the Celtics match up well against the Pistons, who love to score in the paint.Jalen Duren under 17.5 pointsDuren has finished with 17 points or fewer in three of his last five games, and in one of the games where he finished with more, he had just 18 in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.Now, he’ll take on a Celtics defence that defends 2-point shots well, holding opponents to just 51% (tied for second-lowest) in the NBA. Duren only shoots 2-pointers, averaging 7.6 attempts and 5 made shots per game. In his last game against the Celtics in Boston, he had just 12 points. Back Jalen Duren to have 17 points or fewer against the Celtics at 27/25 with BetMGM Cade Cunningham 2+ made threesCunningham has made two or more 3-point shots in each of his last three games. Against the Celtics in Boston on Nov. 26, he shot 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. The Celtics do allow a fair bit of production from beyond the arc, too, as teams are shooting 37.2% (23rd) this season, but that average is up to 41.9% over their last three games, which is 28th in the NBA over that span. Back Cade Cunningham to have 2 or more made threes against the Celtics at 1/2 with Paddy Power Jaylen Brown under 5.5 assistsThe Pistons surrender the fewest assists per game at 23.6, and Brown, without Jayson Tatum in the lineup, has been asked to be the go-to scorer for this team, limiting his assists. He’s averaging just 4.8 per game and has finished with five or fewer in three of his last five games. If the Celtics want to keep pace with an offence like the Pistons, who average 119.6 points per game (8th), Brown will need the ball in his hands. Back Jaylen Brown to have 5 assists or fewer against the Pistons at 5/8 with bet365 Celtics vs Pistons injury reportHere are all the key outs and doubts ahead of this opening-week NBA matchup:Boston CelticsOut: N/AQuestionable: Ron Harper Jr. (guard) – calf. Doubtful: N/ADetroit PistonsOut: N/AQuestionable: Isaac Jones (centre) – knee.Doubtful: N/A Celtics vs Pistons game infoDate: Tuesday 16th DecemberTime: 12:00am GMTVenue: TD Garden, Boston, MassachusettsWhere to watch: Sky Sports+About the authorRichard JanvrinRichard Janvrin brings nearly a decade of experience covering sports, sports betting, and everything iGaming. Richard received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism/English from the University of New Hampshire. 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