Pistons vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 20, 2026, 1:09AM | Published: Jan 19, 2026, 3:05PM
The Detroit Pistons will sqaure off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris, the Pistons are aiming to beat a Celtics side that includes Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pistons vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Detroit vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pistons a 59% chance of beating the Celtics at Little Caesars Arena.
Pistons vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $1.71, Celtics $2.20
- Line: Pistons -2.5 ($1.91), Celtics +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 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 Pistons at $1.71 and the Celtics at $2.20.
The Pistons are 2.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pistons and the Celtics have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 223.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pistons vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Pistons -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pistons vs Celtics betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pistons vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Celtics at Little Caesars Arena this Tuesday is the Pistons prevailing 112-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Boston game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Pistons vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pistons and Celtics at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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