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The upcoming NBA showdown on January 20, 2026, features the Boston Celtics visiting the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. This game promises to be an exciting battle in the 2025-26 NBA season, with both teams eager to secure a victory. The Celtics are predicted to score 111 points, while the Pistons are expected to edge them out with 113 points, suggesting a closely contested match.
Our picks highlight Detroit Pistons at -3 with an expected value (EV) of -6.5%, and a cover percentage (hit rate) of 44.9%. Meanwhile, Boston Celtics at +3.5 shows a higher hit rate of 56.3% and an EV of 3.9%, indicating some value in the Celtics' underdog position. Our prediction model has been profitable in recent games, especially with the 2-way market, winning 6 out of the last 10 games, providing bettors with solid betting tips to make informed wagers.
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Boston 57-2630% -14 -110BetAnything | |||||||
![]() San Antonio 63-2122% -11 -110BetOnline | |||||||
L.A. Lakers 54-2928% +5 -103Bet105 | |||||||
Detroit 60-2358% -9½ -107Bet105 | |||||||
Oklahoma City 65-1816% -16½ -115Bet105 | |||||||
![]() Atlanta 47-37100% +1 -110Heritage | |||||||
![]() Toronto 46-3833% +3½ -115Bet105 | |||||||
![]() Minnesota 50-340% +2 -115Bookmaker |