Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons Odds, Picks, and Predictions for February 26

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The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are set to face off on February 26, with the Celtics looking to extend their winning streak to 13 games against the Pistons. The Celtics are coming off a 111-101 win over the Toronto Raptors, while the Pistons have won 7 straight games, including a 106-97 win over the LA Clippers. The season series between the two teams is currently led by the Celtics 3-0.

The Celtics have been impressive on the road, with a 6-2 record against the spread in their last 8 games, including covers as favorites over the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. The Pistons, on the other hand, have been strong at home, with a 2-1 record against the spread vs. the Celtics this season. In their last meeting on December 12, the Celtics covered as 11.5-point home favorites with a 123-99 win as the Under (225) cashed. Celtics G Payton Pritchard led all scorers with 27 points off the bench.

For the upcoming game, the Celtics are favored by 4.5 points, with the point total set to 226.5. The Pistons have gone 2-1 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Celtics this season, with the Over/Under (O/U) going 2-1. The Celtics have won each meeting this season by 6 or more points, and are likely to win again, but the payout is better on the spread. The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Celtics and 4 of their last 5 outings. For this Over to hit, Detroit would likely need to score 112 or more points, but Boston has allowed 105 or fewer in 6 straight games. Some key player statistics to consider include:

• Celtics G Jaylen Brown: 24 points in the last game
• Pistons G Cade Cunningham: 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in the last game
• Celtics G Derrick White: 22 points in the last game

The NBA odds for the game are provided by BetMGM Sportsbook, with the Celtics favored to win. The betting tips for the game include laying the points and/or betting the total, as well as betting on the Under 226.5. It's always important to remember that gambling involves risk, and to only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.