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Detroit (15-2) at Boston (9-8)
- When: Nov 26 2025, 5:00 PM
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA
- TV: ESPN
Detroit vs Boston Preview & Prediction
Spread: Detroit -2.5
Moneyline: Detroit (-140)
Total: 231.5
Detroit Pistons Betting Breakdown
The Pistons stroll into Boston with the swagger of a team that has forgotten how to lose. Detroit has ripped off 13 straight wins and now has a chance to set a franchise record with No. 14. Considering this franchise once rolled through the NBA with the Bad Boys and later with the 2004 champions, matching those runs says everything about how hot this roster is.
Detroit just beat Indiana 122 to 117 on Monday, improving to an impressive 7 and 1 on the road. The second unit continues to be a major weapon, with Caris LeVert dropping 19 points off the bench and sealing the win with two cold blooded free throws in the final seconds. The Pistons love using his shot creation late when defenses start scrambling.
Cade Cunningham continues to put the team on his shoulders. He leads Detroit in both scoring and assists, and he has handled every big moment during this streak. He knows this trip to Boston is more than another road game. It is a measuring stick for a team that suddenly looks like a real contender in the East Group B race.
From a betting angle, Detroit has been outstanding at covering numbers because they do not rely on one style. They can play fast, slow, physical, or perimeter heavy. That adaptability is why their streak has lasted this long.
Boston Celtics Betting Breakdown
The Celtics limp into this matchup with some lingering questions in the frontcourt. Neemias Queta left Sunday’s game with an ankle sprain and may sit out. His absence forces Boston into an undersized rotation unless Luka Garza is ready for extended minutes.
Playing small does give Boston advantages. They become faster, they can pressure the ball more, and their drive and kick game becomes more aggressive. But it also exposes them on the glass and in interior defense, which is a problem against a Pistons team that loves hunting mismatches inside.
Jaylen Brown continues to torch defenses with his 27.9 points per game, and he punished Detroit the first time these teams met with a 41 point eruption. The issue is whether Boston can defend well enough without rim protection to slow down Cunningham and the Pistons guards.
Boston is 1 and 2 in NBA Cup play. Their margin for error is gone.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
Detroit is simply playing too well to fade, and Boston’s interior depth issues only help the Pistons’ strengths. The Celtics will hit their share of threes, but Detroit’s shot creation and late game poise should win out.
Final Score: Pistons 119, Celtics 114
Lean: Detroit -2.5
Total: Over 228.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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