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Detroit @ Boston

Current Records: Detroit 15-43; Boston 41-17

What to Know

The Detroit Pistons have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Boston Celtics and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 16 of last year. The Pistons will take on Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at TD Garden after having had a few days off. Detroit needs to shore up a defense that is allowing 119.74 points per game.

Detroit lost a heartbreaker to the Toronto Raptors when they met last November, and they left with a heavy heart again on Sunday. Detroit was just a bucket short of a victory and fell 119-118 to Toronto. Detroit's defeat came about despite a quality game from small forward Bojan Bogdanovic, who had 33 points in addition to five boards.

Meanwhile, the Celtics fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 131-125. The losing side was boosted by shooting guard Derrick White, who posted a double-double on 27 points and 12 assists. That's the third consecutive matchup in which White has had at least ten assists.

The Pistons are expected to lose this next one by 9. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a win. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
  • TV: Bally Sports - Detroit
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $66.24

Odds

The Celtics are a big 9-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Celtics as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Boston have won 18 out of their last 27 games against Detroit.

  • Feb 06, 2023 - Boston 111 vs. Detroit 99
  • Nov 12, 2022 - Boston 117 vs. Detroit 108
  • Nov 09, 2022 - Boston 128 vs. Detroit 112
  • Mar 11, 2022 - Boston 114 vs. Detroit 103
  • Feb 26, 2022 - Boston 113 vs. Detroit 104
  • Feb 16, 2022 - Detroit 112 vs. Boston 111
  • Feb 04, 2022 - Boston 102 vs. Detroit 93
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Detroit 108 vs. Boston 102
  • Jan 03, 2021 - Boston 122 vs. Detroit 120
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Detroit 96 vs. Boston 93
  • Jan 15, 2020 - Detroit 116 vs. Boston 103
  • Dec 20, 2019 - Boston 114 vs. Detroit 93
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Boston 118 vs. Detroit 110
  • Dec 15, 2018 - Detroit 113 vs. Boston 104
  • Oct 30, 2018 - Boston 108 vs. Detroit 105
  • Oct 27, 2018 - Boston 109 vs. Detroit 89
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Boston 110 vs. Detroit 98
  • Dec 10, 2017 - Boston 91 vs. Detroit 81
  • Nov 27, 2017 - Detroit 118 vs. Boston 108
  • Feb 26, 2017 - Boston 104 vs. Detroit 98
  • Jan 30, 2017 - Boston 113 vs. Detroit 109
  • Nov 30, 2016 - Detroit 121 vs. Boston 114
  • Nov 19, 2016 - Boston 94 vs. Detroit 92
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Boston 102 vs. Detroit 95
  • Jan 06, 2016 - Detroit 99 vs. Boston 94
  • Dec 26, 2015 - Boston 99 vs. Detroit 93
  • Dec 16, 2015 - Detroit 119 vs. Boston 116