Final Score: Celtics 86 - Pistons 78
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
38-9 Rating 1858
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +3.4
Pistons
25-19 Rating 1527
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Pistons
All-time wins 98 84
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.2 103.5
Last meeting 98 80

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Pistons
Games played 47 44
Avg points scored 101.5 93.6
Avg points conceded 91.4 93.4
Win percentage 81% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 68% 59%