Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, 10/26/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

The Detroit Pistons (0-1) will compete against the Boston Celtics (0-1) at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday.

The Celtics stepped onto the hardwood against the 76ers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 117-116 in their last game. Boston finished the game having earned a 45.1% field goal percentage (41 out of 91) and converted 11 of their 43 shots from downtown. At the free throw line, the Celtics converted 23 of their 26 attempts for a rate of 88.5%. In relation to grabbing boards, they collected 42 with 10 of them being offensive. They also recorded 16 dimes for the contest as well as forcing the other team into 14 turnovers and getting 7 steals. In the matter of the defense, Boston allowed the other team to shoot 45.9% from the floor on 39 of 85 shooting. Philadelphia totaled 23 assists and had 3 steals for the matchup. Furthermore, Philadelphia snagged 40 rebounds (10 offensive, 30 defensive) and added 4 blocks. Philadelphia finished 76.7% at the charity stripe by converting 23 of 30 shots. They also knocked down 16 of 41 shots from 3-point land. Regarding personal fouls, the Celtics finished with 28 while the 76ers racked up 23 personal fouls.

Jaylen Brown is a guy who was a major factor for the game. He racked up 25 points on 9 out of 18 shooting. He was on the court for 36 mins played and also totaled 6 boards. Brown shot 50.0% from the floor and also earned 4 dimes.

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Boston steps onto the court with a win-loss mark of 0-1 this year. They are giving up possession 11.0 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 28.0 fouls per contest. As a unit, Boston is grabbing 42.0 boards per game and has accumulated 16 dimes for the year, which has them ranked 30th in basketball in terms of passing. The Celtics are connecting on 25.6% on shots from beyond the arc (11 of 43) and 88.5% from the free throw line. They have an average of 116.0 points per contest (23rd in the league) while hitting 45.1% from the floor.

When they are on defense, the Celtics are able to force 14.0 turnovers per game while drawing 23.0 fouls. They give up 40.0% on 3-pointers and they rank 9th in basketball in points per game allowed (117.0). The Celtics defensively are allowing a FG percentage of 45.9% (39 of 85) and they surrender 40.0 boards per contest as a basketball team. They are currently ranked 9th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 23 relinquished on the year.

When they last stepped on the court, the Pistons went home defeated by a final of 115-111 when they played the Bulls. In relation to rebounding, Detroit permitted Chicago to collect 50 in all (12 offensive). They finished 36.7% from beyond the arc by shooting 11 of 30 and walked away from this one shooting 26 out of 32 from the free throw line (81.3%). The Pistons allowed the Bulls to convert 39 out of their 87 tries from the floor which had them sitting at 44.8% in this contest. When the final whistle blew, the Pistons ended up shooting 43 for 97 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 44.3%. With respect to shooting from 3-point land, Detroit made 7 of their 24 tries (29.2%). They were able to convert 18 of them for a clip of 69.2%. The Bulls were called for 23 personal fouls for the matchup which got the Pistons to the charity stripe for 26 tries. They also gave up possession 10 times, while getting 8 steals for the game. The Pistons earned 33 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 46 for the matchup.

Cade Cunningham ended up having an impact for the Pistons in this contest. Cunningham recorded 23 points in his 34 mins of playing time and accounted for 10 dimes for the matchup. He buried 8 of 24 in this contest for a rate of 33.3%, and accumulated 7 rebounds.

Detroit has a mark of 0-1 for the year. The Pistons are committing 29.0 personal fouls per contest and they go 69.2% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 29.0 times per game (8th in basketball) and they turn it over 10.0 times per game. Detroit has totaled 111 pts on the campaign and they collect 46.0 boards per game. On the offensive side of the court, the Pistons are hitting on 44.3% from the floor, which has them ranked 23rd in basketball.

The Detroit defense gives up 36.7% on 3-point shots (11 of 30) and their opponents are knocking down 81.3% of their free throw shots. They have surrendered 29.0 dimes and 50.0 rebounds every game, which ranks them 23rd and 23rd in basketball. The Pistons are ranked 6th in basketball in PPG given up with 115.0. They have forced 18.0 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 44.8% from the floor (10th in the league).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Boston

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