The NBA Regular Season is set to begin with the Boston Celtics visiting the Detroit Pistons. Both teams are starting the season with a clean slate, each holding a 0-0 record. The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and it will be broadcasted on NBC.
The Celtics, led by head coach Joe Mazzulla, are coming off a strong preseason where they went 4-0. Their projected starting lineup includes key players like Derrick White, Paul George, and Jayson Tatum. On the other side, the Pistons, coached by J.B. Bickerstaff, finished their preseason with a 3-1 record. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are among those projected to start for Detroit. Fans are eager to see how both teams perform as they kick off the new season.
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics recently won against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 125-120. Hugo González played well with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Chris Cenac Jr. contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds.
In another game, the Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-93. Jayson Tatum led the team with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Derrick White added 17 points and 3 rebounds.
Payton Pritchard was the top scorer with 25 points in a 144-106 win over the 76ers. Jayson Tatum also had a good game with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Paul George chipped in with 13 points and 5 rebounds.
Detroit Pistons Team Preview
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, taking the game 129-125. Cade Cunningham led the team with 18 points and 7 assists. John Collins added 12 points and 8 rebounds, while Ausar Thompson contributed 12 points and 4 assists.
In a previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Pistons secured a 128-106 victory. Jalen Duren stood out with 24 points and 3 rebounds in just 15 minutes. Cade Cunningham also played well, scoring 14 points and dishing out 9 assists.
The Pistons had a setback against the Washington Wizards, falling 108-114. Paul Reed and Tolu Smith were key contributors with 11 and 6 points, respectively. Ebuka Okorie also chipped in with 14 points and 6 assists.
Betting Prediction
Betting on the Celtics -1.5 is a good option for this game. The Celtics are the favorites, indicating they have a better chance of winning. The spread is small, suggesting the game might be close, but still favors Boston.
The moneyline odds also give an edge to the Celtics. With a moneyline of -119, the expectation is that Boston is more likely to win. This aligns with the spread, which shows them as slight favorites.
Another factor to consider is the over/under set at 221.5. Both teams have unknown stats for the season, but the odds suggest a competitive game. A small spread and moneyline slightly in favor of Boston supports betting on them to cover the spread.
- Pick: Celtics -1.5
