- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Boston Celtics (25-15) will visit Little Caesars Arena on Monday to face off against the Detroit Pistons (29-10).
The Celtics recently triumphed over the Miami Heat, winning 119-114. Boston recorded a field goal percentage of 45.1% (41 out of 91) and hit 13 of 39 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 24 of their 25 attempts, boasting a remarkable 96.0%. On the boards, Boston secured 51 rebounds, including 18 offensive ones, and dished out 22 assists. They also forced 10 turnovers and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, the Celtics allowed the Heat to shoot 44.8% from the field (39 of 87) while Miami had 25 assists and 7 steals. The Heat grabbed 40 rebounds (12 offensive and 28 defensive) and blocked 5 shots. They finished the game with a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.8%, making 21 of 27 attempts, and connected on 15 of 42 three-pointers. Notably, the Celtics committed 22 fouls compared to the Heat’s 20.
Anfernee Simons was instrumental in the last game, scoring 39 points on 13 of 28 shooting. He played for 34 minutes and collected 4 rebounds, while finishing with a shooting accuracy of 46.4% from the field and 4 assists.
The Celtics have a seasonal record of 25-15. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and 20.5 personal fouls nightly. As a team, Boston averages 44.6 rebounds per game and has accumulated 951 assists this season, placing them 28th in the league for assist totals. They shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc (625 of 1,700) and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 79.6%. The Celtics score an average of 116.7 points per game (ranking 14th in the league) while achieving a field goal percentage of 47.2%.
Defensively, Boston forces 13.6 turnovers per game and draws 18.5 fouls. They rank 4th in the league for opponent assists, allowing a total of 1,024 this year. The Celtics surrender 45.0% shooting (1,553 of 3,449) and average 41.7 rebounds per game, allowing 36.9% from three-point territory. They are 2nd in points allowed per game, allowing only 110.2.
The Pistons, in their last game, clinched a narrow 108-105 victory against the Suns. They collected a total of 54 rebounds—40 defensive and 14 offensive. Despite committing 17 turnovers, the Pistons managed to extract 10 steals. The Suns committed 25 fouls, giving the Pistons 37 free throw attempts, of which they made 23 (62.2%). Detroit made 9 of 32 three-pointers (28.1%) and finished with 38 successful field goals out of 81 attempts, shooting at 46.9%. On the defensive side, the Pistons allowed the Suns to shoot 41.4% from the field, with 36 successful shots out of 87. The Suns ended the game shooting 37.0% (17 of 46) from beyond the arc, and the Pistons permitted Phoenix to grab 41 rebounds total (9 offensive).
Duncan Robinson played a crucial role for the Pistons in this contest, adding 19 points in 27 minutes but surprisingly did not register an assist. He achieved 7 out of 12 shooting for a field goal percentage of 58.3%, alongside 1 rebound.
The Pistons currently hold a record of 29-10 for the season. Offensively, Detroit shoots 48.0% from the field, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They have accumulated 4,586 points this season, averaging 117.6 points per game, and grab 46.3 rebounds per game. The team assists 26.6 times per game (12th in the league) and averages 16.0 turnovers. The Pistons commit 22.6 fouls per game and shoot 74.6% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Detroit permits 35.3% shooting from three-point range (504 of 1,428), with opponents hitting 80.3% of free throws. They average 23.2 assists and 41.1 rebounds allowed, ranking 1st and 4th, respectively, in those categories. The Pistons rank 4th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 111.1. They force opponents into 17.2 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 44.2% (2nd in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Boston to cover the spread!
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