Celtics vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 16, 2025, 12:11AM | Published: Dec 15, 2025, 2:01PM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at TD Garden on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are up against a Pistons team that includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Pistons game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Boston vs Detroit NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 56% chance of winning against the Pistons at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Pistons: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.87, Pistons $1.95
- Line: Celtics -1.5 ($2.00), Pistons +1.5 ($1.83)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.87 and the Pistons at $1.95.
The Celtics are 1.5-point favourites against the Pistons, with odds of $2.00 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pistons (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.83.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Celtics (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Pistons: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -1.5 at $2.00 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Celtics vs Pistons predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Celtics vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Pistons at TD Garden this Tuesday is the Celtics winning 115-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Detroit game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Detroit match-up.
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Celtics vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Pistons at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Detroit predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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