Detroit at Boston

Boston has the home court and they have two weaknesses: defense and rebounding. Detroit is in town with a strong frontcourt at #7 in the NBA in rebounding, and they allow 98.8 points per game (#10 in the NBA defensively). The Celtics squandered a 22-point lead in the third quarter in their latest defeat Tuesday, 109-105 to Atlanta. Boston is 0-4 ATS at home and the Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against a team with a winning percentage below .400. The Pistons have won seven of the last nine meetings with the Celtics, including three of four last season. The underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and the Pistons are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Detroit matches up well, making this another good spot for the dog. Take the points on Detroit.