The Pistons will play the Spurs on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about NBA Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NBA parlays and props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
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 Detroit Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs will tip-off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 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 Detroit Pistons come to this game with a 98.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the San Antonio Spurs, is currently 98.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 18-7 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home San Antonio Spurs - The San Antonio Spurs come to the floor sporting a 19-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 9th (117.2) for average points scored per game. The San Antonio Spurs stand 6th, averaging 118.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.3 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 23rd in the league. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 8-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the San Antonio Spurs, come to the game with a 10-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 40-13 overall record, while the San Antonio Spurs have a 38-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, me hearties! The Detroit Pistons be sailin' into San Antonio...
Eager fans packin' the Spurs' venue, ready for an epic clash...
Pistons stand at 40-13 overall, Spurs at 38-16, fierce competitors...
Detroit leads Eastern Central Division with an 8-3 record, while...
San Antonio dominates Western Southwest Division with a strong 10-3 record...
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...Let's plunder!
Best Pistons at Spurs Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The San Antonio Spurs are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +2.5 +100 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The San Antonio Spurs are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Pistons
Spurs
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | +2.5 +100-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +2.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite San Antonio Spurs - San Antonio Spurs bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 San Antonio Spurs favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Pistons
Spurs
Game to Overtime
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -105Bet |
Spurs
Team Total Points
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -118Bet |
Caris Levert
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Daniss Jenkins
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
De'Aaron Fox
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Devin Vassell
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10511.5 u -140Bet |
Dylan Harper
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o +11018.5 u -150Bet |
Julian Champagnie
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1459.5 u +110Bet |
Keldon Johnson
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Luke Kornet
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -118Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
Stephon Castle
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Victor Wembanyama
Points Scored
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -118Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 40.5 u -10540.5 o -125Bet |
Devin Vassell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o +10531.5 u -145Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Julian Champagnie
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Victor Wembanyama
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at SAS 3/05/26 8:10pm EST | 38.5 u -13538.5 o +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 48 | 17 | 0.738 | +2.5 | 25-6 | 22-11 | 11-3 | 28-13 | 118.7 | 111.6 | +7.1 | W5 | 9-1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 46 | 18 | 0.719 | +4.0 | 23-8 | 22-10 | 10-4 | 31-10 | 117.0 | 109.6 | +7.4 | W1 | 5-5 |
Detroit Pistons & San Antonio Spurs Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Pistons | +1600 Bet |
|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Spurs | +600 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & San Antonio Spurs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other March 5, 2026 NBA Games
- Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic - 3/05/26 7:10pm EST
- Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards - 3/05/26 7:10pm EST
- Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat - 3/05/26 7:40pm EST
- Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets - 3/05/26 7:40pm EST
- Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves - 3/05/26 8:10pm EST
- Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns - 3/05/26 9:10pm EST
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets - 3/05/26 10:10pm EST
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings - 3/05/26 10:10pm EST