Pistons vs. Celtics prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets as Detroit closes in on all-time losing streak

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The Pistons are in the record books, and more history could soon be on the way.

Two days after setting the all-time NBA futility mark for consecutive losses in a single season (27), Detroit travels to Boston on Thursday hoping to avoid matching the record for all-time consecutive losses (the 76ers lost 28 straight over 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons).

To do that, theyll have to beat a Celtics team that owns the NBAs best record (23-6) after taking three of four on a tough West Coast swing (loss to Golden State, followed by wins at Sacramento and both L.A. teams), and one that hasnt lost a home game this season (14-0).

And theyll have to do it as one of the largest underdogs in an NBA game over the last 25 years.

But theres hope on a few fronts.

The Celtics have listed both Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Jaylen Brown (back) as questionable for Thursdays game.

The injuries dont appear to be too serious, but this is the front end of a back-to-back for Boston, which hosts the Raptors on Friday.

It wouldnt be surprising if one, or both, of the Celtics’ stars sit out against the Pistons.

Tatum leads Boston in both points (26.9) and rebounds (8.5), while Brown is second in scoring at 22.6 per game. Thats a lot of points potentially sitting on the bench.

The Celtics opened as 18.5-point favorites at PointsBet and 17.5 at most other books, but now they are -17.5 across the board, making Thursdays game the biggest spread in the NBA this season and one of the largest of the last several years.

The Pistons open as 18.5-point underdogs against the Celtics on Thursday…+ At 18.5, it would be the biggest line of the season so far.+ For the Celtics, it is their biggest line as a favorite since 2008 (-22.5 vs. Heat). pic.twitter.com/gP7mQH5cSr

— Evan Abrams (@EvanHAbrams) December 27, 2023The biggest spread upset in the NBA in the last 30 years took place last April when the Trail Blazers beat the Timberwolves as 19.5-point underdogs.

Up until that point, NBA teams were 1-51 straight up as underdogs of at least 18 points, per Action Network research analyst Evan Abrams.

Detroit has some recent history of winning in the role of monumental underdog.

In a game that took place two years ago, the Pistons found themselves in a similar situation as they do Thursday night when they entered their game against Milwaukee on Jan. 2, 2022, as 17-point ‘dogs.

And they beat the defending champs … by nine.

Biggest NBA betting upsets since 1995

Date	Result	Spread

April 2, 2023	Trail Blazers 107, Timberwolves 105	+19.5
Aug. 4, 2020	Nets 119, Bucks 116	+18.5
March 17, 1998	Nuggets 90, Wizards 89	+17
Jan. 3, 2022	Pistons 115, Bucks 106	+17
March 7, 2016	Lakers 112, Warriors 95	+17
May 21, 2017	Celtics 111, Cavaliers 108	+16.5
April 11, 2009	Warriors 118, Jazz 108	+16
March 10, 2019	Suns 115, Warriors 111	+16

Source: Action NetworkSo, yes, were saying theres a chance. Even if it’s a very, very slim chance.

The only remaining Pistons player from that team is Cade Cunningham, who was midway through his rookie season.

He scored 19 points in the shocking victory over Milwaukee, which had entered the game having won 12 straight regular-season games against Detroit by an average of 16.7 points.

Cunningham is coming off a 41-point performance against the Nets and is averaging 31.8 points over his last five games.

Hell need more support from his teammates than hes been getting if Detroit is to pull off a miracle.

Pistons_vs_Celtics_prediction_NBA_odds_picks_best_bets_as_Detroit_closes_in_on_all_time_losing_streak Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) on Dec. 26, 2023. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConIf, as expected, the Pistons lose and tie the 76ers all-time mark for consecutive losses Thursday, they have a much better shot in their next game to avoid owning the record outright.

DraftKings lists the visiting Raptors on Saturday as the 9-5 (+180) favorite for the spot where the losing streak ends. Toronto is just 4-9 on the road this season and 3-8 overall this month.

But first things first. Caesars Sportsbook and bet365 have the moneyline for Thursdays game set at Pistons +950. No, thank you.

But with the possibility that the Celtics could be without one or both of their top players, and with personal pride of not wanting to own the NBAs futility mark, the game should be closer than the spread suggests.

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While the opponents have been suspect, the Pistons have kept their last four games relatively close, with an average margin of loss by fewer than seven points (5.5 points below their differential for the season).

With a significant talent and experience deficit, Detroit might not be able to control the result, but the effort is still there, and pride appears to be a motivating factor.

Rev-rev. Give us the Pistons and the points.

Pick: Detroit +17.5 (-110, BetMGM)

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