Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Oct 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Pistons

The Boston Celtics clash with the Detroit Pistons in this NBA matchup at Little Caesars Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Sunday, October 26. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

We’re Expecting a Low Points Total

The Celtics and the Pistons are unlikely to reach the 226.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -110 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

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Celtics Are 9 From 10 on the H2H

Boston Celtics have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks claimed a 105-95 win. Jaylen Brown dropped 23 points, as Sam Hauser finished with 18 and Derrick White 15.

Detroit Pistons won last time out by a 115-111 scoreline. It was on the road against Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Offensively, Cade Cunningham led the way, scoring 21, while Ausar Thompson added 19 and Duncan Robinson 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 117-97 victory was registered against the Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in nine Celtics victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	1	0.5	113	113	0	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Celtics	0	2	0	105.5	111	-5.5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

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The Celtics have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 106.9 points, 42.6 rebounds, 20.1 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 44.0% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 104.3 points and 45.1 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.0 points and 4.2 assists, while Jayson Tatum averages 6.9 rebounds and Derrick White 3.5 (35.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Pistons have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.8 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 6.7 steals and 7.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 74.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.9 points and 41.7 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.0 points and 8.3 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 9.3 rebounds and Malik Beasley 3.4 (40.5%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Our Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

When the teams line up in this NBA contest, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this pick, you can land odds of -110 for Under 226.5 and this looks worth taking.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Celtics vs Pistons stats:

• The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
• The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Celtics games.
• The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Celtics games on the road.
• The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pistons games.
• The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Pistons games.
• The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 226.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 112 - 111 Pistons

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Celtics landing a 112-111 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Pistons Made Favorites by the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Detroit Pistons as -159 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 61% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +134 about Boston Celtics.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 227.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 227.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Celtics

+134

Pistons

-159

Point Spread

Celtics +3.5

-110

Pistons -3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 227.5

-110

Over 227.5

-110

Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

Cade Cunningham is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -114 that he goes Over 26.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-114

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 23.5

-108

Under 23.5

-118

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-112

Under 21.5

-114

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-103

Under 16.5

-123

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 14.5

-102

Under 14.5

-125

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-103

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-103

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-111

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-106

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-120

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-115

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+115

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+122

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-118

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 2.5

-101

Under 2.5

-128

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+101

Under 2.5

-132

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

+106

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+108

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+108

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-100

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-116

Under 5.5

-112

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+117

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+103

Under 4.5

-133

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+119

Under 4.5

-154

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-145

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-120

Pistons Home Record Stands at Four Straight Losses

The Pistons have hit a skid with four losses in succession at Little Caesars Arena. They own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 116.70 points per contest while yielding 114.30.

The Celtics have lost three consecutive road games. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 103.70 points per contest while yielding 105.80.

The Pistons earned a 117-97 win over the Celtics the last time they played at Little Caesars Arena. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Celtics have won seven while the Pistons have three victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O226.5	U226.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		4-6	231.00	116.70	114.30	6	4
Boston Celtics Away Stats		5-5	209.50	103.70	105.80	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
• U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 211.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 209.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 226.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.90 pts and allowed 104.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 103.70 pts and allowed 105.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 231.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 226.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.80 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.90 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (81.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 20.10
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.60 (82.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 42, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 21.60
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (74.19%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 7.10
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 23.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (76.52%)
• Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 10.20, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 25.30
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 22.00

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	2	0	1	112	103	9	2-0	0-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	1	1	0.5	127	120	7	0-1	1-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Celtics	0	2	0	105.5	111	-5.5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Nets	0	2	0	120.5	133.5	-13	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-2	0-2	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	2	0	1	127.5	118	9.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Cavaliers	1	1	0.5	121	121.5	-0.5	0-0	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Pistons	1	1	0.5	113	113	0	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Pacers	0	1	0	135	141	-6	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	1	1	0.5	128.5	121	7.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Heat	1	1	0.5	133.5	119.5	14	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	1	0.5	118.5	120	-1.5	0-0	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Timberwolves	1	1	0.5	114	121	-7	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	1	0.5	126.5	118.5	8	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	131	137	-6	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	1	1	0.5	118.5	114.5	4	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Clippers	1	1	0.5	118.5	115.5	3	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Kings	1	1	0.5	110.5	112	-1.5	1-0	0-1	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Suns	1	1	0.5	111	122.5	-11.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	2	0	1	122.5	104	18.5	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	1	1	0.5	121	134	-13	1-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-1	1L
Mavericks	0	2	0	99.5	121	-21.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	2	0	1	127.5	118	9.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Knicks	2	0	1	112	103	9	2-0	0-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Hornets	1	1	0.5	128.5	121	7.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	1	1	0.5	127	120	7	0-1	1-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Heat	1	1	0.5	133.5	119.5	14	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Cavaliers	1	1	0.5	121	121.5	-0.5	0-0	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	118.5	120	-1.5	0-0	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1W
Pistons	1	1	0.5	113	113	0	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Pacers	0	1	0	135	141	-6	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	2	0	105.5	111	-5.5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Nets	0	2	0	120.5	133.5	-13	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-2	0-2	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	2	0	1	122.5	104	18.5	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	1	1	0.5	118.5	114.5	4	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Clippers	1	1	0.5	118.5	115.5	3	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Kings	1	1	0.5	110.5	112	-1.5	1-0	0-1	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Suns	1	1	0.5	111	122.5	-11.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Timberwolves	1	1	0.5	114	121	-7	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	1	0.5	126.5	118.5	8	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Grizzlies	1	1	0.5	121	134	-13	1-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	131	137	-6	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	2	0	99.5	121	-21.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	0	1	127.5	118	9.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Knicks	2	0	1	112	103	9	2-0	0-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Spurs	2	0	1	122.5	104	18.5	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Hornets	1	1	0.5	128.5	121	7.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Cavaliers	1	1	0.5	121	121.5	-0.5	0-0	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Pistons	1	1	0.5	113	113	0	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Clippers	1	1	0.5	118.5	115.5	3	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Lakers	1	1	0.5	118.5	114.5	4	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Grizzlies	1	1	0.5	121	134	-13	1-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-1	1L
Heat	1	1	0.5	133.5	119.5	14	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Timberwolves	1	1	0.5	114	121	-7	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Suns	1	1	0.5	111	122.5	-11.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	1	0.5	126.5	118.5	8	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Kings	1	1	0.5	110.5	112	-1.5	1-0	0-1	0-1	1-1	1-1	1W
Raptors	1	1	0.5	127	120	7	0-1	1-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Wizards	1	1	0.5	118.5	120	-1.5	0-0	1-1	0-0	0-1	1-1	1W
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Celtics	0	2	0	105.5	111	-5.5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Nets	0	2	0	120.5	133.5	-13	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-2	0-2	2L
Mavericks	0	2	0	99.5	121	-21.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Nuggets	0	1	0	131	137	-6	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Pacers	0	1	0	135	141	-6	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak