San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 2/23/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The San Antonio Spurs travel to Little Caesars Arena to battle the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview 

The San Antonio Spurs have been on a tear as they are now aiming for a ninth straight victory after blowing past the slumping Kings in a 139-122 home win on Saturday. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks, while De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Keldon Johnson each scored 18 points.

As a team, the Spurs shot a healthy 55 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running on offense and poured in 73 points in the first half, and they led by as many as 28 points before they pulled all of their starters early. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been on fire, as they’ve won 17 of their last 21 games overall, and they will be gunning for a sixth straight victory after making light work of the lowly Bulls in a 126-110 road win on Saturday. Jalen Duren led the team with 26 points and 13 rebounds on 12 of 20 shooting. Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris each scored 18 points, while Duncan Robinson chipped in with 17 points.

As a team, the Pistons shot 49 percent from the field and 13 of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and led by just three points at halftime before they caught fire and exploded for 44 points in the third quarter to push the lead out to 28 points at one stage. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last 10 Monday night games.
• The Spurs have lost six of their last seven games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Spurs and Pistons.
• The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

• The Spurs have won each of their last eight games.
• The Pistons have lost nine of their last 10 home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Spurs’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Pistons’ last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Spurs are still missing Mason Plumlee, and they have Lindy Waters listed as questionable, while the Pistons expect to have a full squad for this one. These teams have yet to clash this season, but we should be in for a treat with both teams heading into this contest with plenty of winning momentum. The Spurs are riding a season-high nine-game win streak after smashing the lowly Kings in their last outing, while the Pistons ran past the struggling Bulls with ease on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.

It is certainly tempting to go with the Spurs as the road underdog, but the Pistons have been the more reliable and consistent team all season, and their recent form consists of wins over the Knicks and the Hornets, so I will lean towards the Pistons to get the job done at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Detroit -1.5