Pistons vs. Celtics Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 19

The Detroit Pistons (30-10) host the Boston Celtics (26-15) in a showdown of the top-ranked clubs in the Eastern Conference at Little Caesars Arena on January 19, 2026 on NBC/Peacock.

Detroit is a modest 3-point favorite against Boston when the Pistons play the Celtics on Monday. The over/under is 223.5 points for the matchup.

Pistons vs. Celtics Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, January 19, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Arena: Little Caesars Arena
• Total: 223.5 points
• Spread: Pistons -3
• Moneyline: Pistons (-154), Celtics (+130)

How to watch Pistons vs. Celtics

• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: Pistons vs. Celtics

• The Pistons and their opponents have gone over 223.5 combined points in 23 of 40 games this season.
• Celtics games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 223.5 points in 25 of 41 outings.
• These two teams average a combined 234.7 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup's point total.
• These two teams allow a combined 220.4 points per game, 3.1 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Pistons vs. Celtics

• Detroit is 22-17-1 ATS this season.
• When playing as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Pistons have an ATS record of 12-14-1.
• The Celtics have put together a 23-17-1 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 3-point underdogs this year, Boston has an ATS record of 4-4.
• At home this year, the Pistons are 17-4 overall and 12-9 against the spread.
• Detroit is 8-7 ATS as a 3-point favorite or greater at home.
• The Celtics are 14-7-1 against the spread, and 14-8 overall, on the road.
• Boston is 8-3 ATS as 3-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Pistons vs. Celtics

• The Pistons have been the moneyline favorite 31 total times this season. They've finished 22-9 in those games.
• The Celtics have entered the game as underdogs 13 times this season and won seven, or 53.8%, of those games.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -154 or shorter, Detroit has gone 19-7 (73.1% win percentage).
• This season, Boston has won three of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least +130 on the moneyline.
• The Pistons have an implied moneyline win probability of 60.6% in this contest.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pistons vs. Celtics

• Pick ATS: Pistons (- 3)
• Pick OU: Over (223.5)
  
• Prediction: Pistons 118 - Celtics 107
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