Detroit at Boston

Something isn't right in Boston right now as they have lost four of six, dropping to third place in the East. The Celts are just 5-11 ATS in their last sixteen games. They need to win this game, but asking them to win by 12+ right now is asking a lot, especially with road games against Miami and Chicago on the horizon. Boston really doesn't get "up" for games against bad teams as they are just 30-47 ATS since last season vs. losing teams. That includes a 8-21 mark as a double-digit favorite. This season, Boston is 6-15 ATS vs. really bad teams (those under .400). I like Detroit plus the points.