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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Predictions, Odds and Best Bets for Sunday, October 26 

Garima Ranawat

The Detroit Pistons are set to welcome the Boston Celtics in the first of their four home-games series starting on Sunday, October 26. The Pistons will head into the game on the back of a 115-111 win over the Houston Rockets. On the other hand, the Celtics have had a disappointing start to their NBA regular season. Having lost the first two games, they are 0-2 and would avoid a 0-3 hole at any cost on Sunday. 

Game Details 

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 
Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
TV: NBCS-BOS, FDSDET
Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Recommended Bets and Updated Odds 

Picks FanDuel BetMGM 
Cade Cunningham O 26.5 Points -125
Jaylen Brown O 22.5 Points -106
Total Points U 228.5 -110105

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Analysis and Rationale 

Cade Cunningham averaged 26.1 points per game in the previous season, and is currently averaging 22.0 points in both games this season. In the coming game, he would take full advantage of familiar conditions at home, and would push than the usual score to finish above 26.5 points. 

Jaylen Brown, though is questionable for the upcoming game, has dropped an average of 24.0 points in the first two games of the season. If he plays, we can expect him to score somewhere near it and finish around 22.5 points. 

The Detroit Pistons have produced high scoring matches, but the totals for Celtics have fared mostly under due to their defensive focus. Considering the Celtics’ offensive woes this season without their star player Jayson Tatum, we can expect the upcoming game to be a grind. The hosts could take a cautious approach at home against the most-successful team in the league and hence, the total could fare under 228.5 points. 

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Predictions 

The Detroit Pistons have had a decent 2024-25 season, and they were expected to fill the gap in the current season. However, this truly isn’t the case with the Celtics. They have had a disappointing start to the new season, with back-to-back losses and key injuries. While Jaylen Brown has dropped impressive performances in the games, they are failing as a team in the absence of Jayson Tatum. Considering Tatum will miss most, if not all, of the ongoing season, Boston should tweak its strategies, and most importantly get familiar with his absence. 

The Pistons, on the other hand, began the season with a defeat, but handed a 115-111 loss to the Houston Rockets in their most-recent outing. During the offseason, they bolstered their roster by adding names such as Javonte Green, Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson, while letting go of players like Simone Fontecchio, Tim Hardaway Jr., and others. 

They have tipped off their campaign on a decent note and we can expect them to show steady improvement to post another dominant performance. The upcoming fixture can be expected to be a close-contested match and the Pistons are likely to take an edge owing to their momentum. 

Predictions: Detroit Pistons to Win 

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds and Spread

The moneyline and spread show the Pistons are favorites in the Sunday noon’s game against the Celtics. (Odds sourced from FanDuel

Moneyline Spread Total Points 
Detroit Pistons -162-3.5 (-110)O 228.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics+136+3.5 (-110)U 228.5 (-110)

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Over/Under Odds and Best Bets 

Given below are the over/under odds and best player bets for the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics, as per odds from FanDuel 

Detroit Pistons Over/Under Odds 

Over/Under Bets Over Under 
Tobias Harris 14.5 Points -102-130
Jalen Duren 13.5 Points -106-125
Cade Cunningham 9.5 Assists+116-154

Detroit Pistons Best Player Bets 

Jalen Duren to Record 8+ Rebounds: -400 
Duncan Robinson to Hit 4+ 3PM: +176
Cade Cunningham to Record a double-double: -105 

Boston Celtics Over/Under Odds 

Over/Under Bets Over Under 
Derrick White 20.5 Points -130-102
Payton Pritchard 15.5 Points -132 +100
Jaylen Brown 5.5 Rebounds -125 -106 

Detroit Pistons Best Player Bets 

Neemias Queta to Record 8+ Rebounds: +132
Derrick White to Record 6+ Assists : +124
Payton Pritchard to Hit 3+ 3PM: -192 

The odds given above are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game across all sports.

FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Pistons vs Celtics game? 

The over/under for total points in the game between the Pistons vs Celtics is set at 228.5. 

What is the point spread for the Pistons vs Celtics game? 

The Pistons have a 3.5 point edge over the 18-time champions. 

What is the moneyline for the Pistons vs Celtics game on Sunday? 

The Pistons are favorites with a moneyline of -164, while the Celtics are underdogs at +134.