The Boston Celtics (0-2) and Detroit Pistons (1-1) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Pistons are favored by -3.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 228 total points. The Pistons are -165 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Celtics are +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, October 26.
My Celtics vs Pistons Prediction
- Celtics vs Pistons pick: Celtics +3.5
My Celtics vs Pistons best bet is on Boston to cover the spread today in Detroit, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Pistons Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -105 | 228 -110o / -110u | +135 |
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -115 | 228 -110o / -110u | -165 |
Celtics vs Pistons NBA Preview
The start of the new season hasn’t gone as expected for the Boston Celtics. Back-to-back losses to the 76ers and Knicks are starting to test the patience of some fans, while coach Joe Mazzulla awaits the return of several key players for the starting lineup and rotation.
According to Marc Stein, Jaylen Brown and Luka Garza are listed as questionable for today's game, while Derrick White has been upgraded to probable — so he might see some minutes in Detroit.
The Road to Road, Early Year system targets NBA teams playing their second straight road game early in the season when travel fatigue is minimal and motivation remains high — Teams in the first few weeks of the year tend to play with more focus and energy, especially when trying to establish rhythm and identity.
Oddsmakers often overvalue the difficulty of consecutive road games, assuming performance drops after one away trip, but the season has just started and that effect is less pronounced.
The spread range captures competitive matchups where the road team is not significantly overmatched, creating favorable value spots where effort and cohesion outweigh travel disadvantages. These teams, like the Boston Celtics today, often respond well to continuity and early adversity, making them strong against the number before midseason fatigue and variance set in.
Pick: Celtics +3.5
Pistons vs Celtics Betting Trends
