The Celtics will play the Pistons on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 98.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 93.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 23-6 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 15-13 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 6th (117.4) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 11th, averaging 114.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.0 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 9-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 4-9 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 41-16 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 32-26 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Celtics and Pistons clash in Detroit...for a battle on the court like no other this Wednesday night...
The Celtics look to dominate with their 41-16 record...while the Pistons aim to defend their home turf at 32-26...
Boston leads the Eastern Atlantic Division at 9-2...as Detroit struggles in the Eastern Central Division at 4-9...
The Celtics average 117.4 points per game...while the Pistons lag slightly behind at 114.2...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team emerge victorious on the hardwood...fare thee well, me hearties!
Best Celtics at Pistons Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Pistons
2/26/25 7:10pm EST | -4.5 -115+4.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Celtics
Pistons
Game to Overtime
2/26/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -120110.5 u -105Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +11011.5 u -145Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -130Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
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Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -135Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 41.5 o -12041.5 u -110Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -12042.5 u -110Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -135Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DET 2/26/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 61 | 21 | 0.744 | +7.0 | 28-13 | 33-8 | 14-2 | 39-13 | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | W2 | 8-2 |
| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
Boston Celtics & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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