Celtics vs. Pistons: NBA Season Opener Preview
The 2026-27 NBA season starts with the Detroit Pistons facing the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Last season, the Pistons secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins, led by Cade Cunningham. They made key additions, including John Collins and Isaiah Joe, while retaining their core players. The Celtics, who were involved in a significant offseason trade sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, will rely on Jayson Tatum, who has recovered from an Achilles injury.
Boston is a 1.5-point favorite for the game, with an over/under set at 220.5. The Pistons excelled defensively last season, forcing the most turnovers in the league. SportsLine's model predicts Detroit will cover the spread in 65% of simulations.
