Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

The NBA regular season is kicking off with a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics. The Pistons come in strong with a 15-2 record. They are led by head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and are at the top of the Central Division. Their recent streak of 10 wins shows their solid performance on the court.

The Celtics, coached by Joe Mazzulla, hold a 9-8 record so far. They stand 10th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. The game is set at TD Garden and will air on ESPN at 5:00 PM on November 26, 2025. Fans are eager to see how the teams will perform at the start of the season.

Pistons vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Pistons -2.5 (-113), Celtics +2.5 (-107), Pistons MoneyLine -147, Celtics MoneyLine +125, Over/Under 229.5

Detroit Pistons Team Preview

The Detroit Pistons have been on a roll lately. They won their last three games against the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks. In these games, they scored over 120 points each time.

Cade Cunningham has been leading the team. He averages 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game. Jalen Duren is also key, adding 20.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.

The Pistons are strong on offense, ranking 8th in points per game. They also excel in field goal percentage, ranking 6th. However, they face challenges in free throw shooting, ranking 29th in percentage.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics have shown strong performances in recent games. In their last game against the Orlando Magic, they won 138-129. Jaylen Brown led the team with 35 points, while Payton Pritchard and Derrick White also contributed well.

This season, the Celtics have been consistent in their offensive stats. They rank 3rd in field goal attempts per game, but their field goal percentage is 46.1, placing them 20th. They are making 15.1 three-pointers per game, which ranks them 6th.

Defensively, the Celtics are allowing 110.0 points per game, which is the 2nd best in the league. They also lead in field goal attempts allowed per game. However, they struggle with free throws, as they allow 22.2 free throws made per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pistons are favored by 2.5 points against the Celtics. Detroit scores 119.6 points per game and allows 112.6, while Boston scores 114.6 and allows 110.0. The Pistons’ strong offense and solid defense give them an edge. Pick the Pistons to cover the -2.5 spread.

The over/under line is set at 229.5 points. Both teams have good defenses, with the Pistons allowing 112.6 points per game and the Celtics allowing 110.0. The projected total is likely to be under 229.5 points. Choose the under for this game.