The Detroit Pistons, first in the East, visit the Boston Celtics, third in the East, in a game streamed nationally on Peacock. Here's our prediction.

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is at 7 p.m. ET. Boston is a 1.5-point favorite at home, while the over/under is 229.5 in the latest Celtics vs. Pistons odds. Before making any Celtics vs. Pistons picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

There were several plays Boston beat themselves on with late-game turnovers -- but in the NBA, when two good teams play, sometimes that's all it takes.

The Detroit Pistons have won five of their last six matchups, most recently defeating the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 at home last Friday. It was the team’s largest win of the season, and the bench scored a season-high 77 points in the win. 12 players scored at least 7 points, making the Pistons the third team in NBA history to accomplish that feat.

The Detroit Pistons face off against the Boston Celtics for the third time this season, with each team taking one game in the series. The Pistons won the first matchup by six and lost the second by three.

This time, the Pistons return to TD Garden riding a three-game winning streak after beating the Hawks, Trail Blazers, and Bucks. Boston is coming off a Thursday night loss in Milwaukee that snapped its five-game winning streak. Revenge, meet Redemption.

The 21-5 Pistons are set for their longest road trip of the entire season. The last time Detroit had more than three consecutive games away from home this seaso

Eastern Conference-leading Detroit (20-5) faces Boston (15-10) in their third meeting this season, with the series tied 1-1. Here's how to watch for free.

The Detroit Pistons continue to shake up history as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Their Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics concluded with a 112-105 victory. Not only did the Pistons earn their 21st win, but they also secured their first victory in Boston since February 2022.