San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Monday February 23 2026

By: Kyle Kargel Published 02/23/2026, 08:24 AM ET
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Pistons vs Spurs picks start with one clear angle: ride the hotter, more battle-tested team at home. Both clubs come in red hot, but the matchup context and recent form lean toward Detroit as a short favorite. If you're looking for more daily NBA picks, this game offers sharp betting value on both the side and total.

TLDR - Picks and Prediction

  • Spread Pick: Pistons -1.5
  • Total Pick: Over 230.5
  • Projected Final Score: Pistons 118, Spurs 114
  • Detroit has won and covered five straight games.
  • The Pistons are 8-1 straight-up and 7-2 against the spread over their last nine games.
  • Detroit ranks No. 2 in net rating over its last 15 games.
  • The Pistons are No. 4 in both offensive and defensive rating over their last 15 contests.
  • San Antonio has won eight straight games.
  • Six of the Spurs’ last seven games have gone over the total.
  • Detroit won and covered both meetings last season.
  • This is the first meeting of the season between these teams.
  • Both teams are on equal rest after playing Saturday.

Odds and Line Movement

Current Odds

Market San Antonio Detroit
Spread -1.5 (-110) -1.5 (-110)
Total Over 230.5 (-110) Under 230.5 (-110)

Line Movement - Spread

Date Time San Antonio Detroit Public ($, #)
02/23 06:54:07AM 1.5 -110 -1.5 -110 SA 69%, SA 62%
02/22 10:11:44PM -1 -108 -1 -112 SA 67%, SA 60%
02/22 07:12:43PM 1 -110 -1 -110
02/22 07:09:50PM 1 -106 -1 -114
02/22 07:03:24PM 1 -108 -1 -112
02/22 07:02:11PM 1 -110 -1 -110
02/22 07:02:10PM 1 -114 -1 -106
02/22 07:01:54PM 1 -112 -1 -108
02/22 06:42:08PM 2 -110 -2 -110
02/22 06:38:38PM 2.5 -110 -2.5 -110

Line Movement - Total

Date Time Over Under Public ($, #)
02/23 07:53:28AM 230.5 -114 230.5 -106 OV 93%, OV 88%
02/23 06:51:34AM 230.5 -106 230.5 -114 OV 93%, OV 87%
02/23 06:51:08AM 230.5 -110 230.5 -110 OV 93%, OV 87%
02/23 06:18:30AM 229.5 -110 229.5 -110 OV 80%, OV 80%
02/23 01:04:35AM 228.5 -110 228.5 -110 OV 100%, OV 100%
02/22 09:56:00PM 227.5 -110 227.5 -110 OV 100%, OV 100%
02/22 06:42:08PM 228.5 -110 228.5 -110
02/22 06:38:38PM 223.5 -110 223.5 -110

Spurs

San Antonio has won eight straight games, and the confidence is high. But context matters. Over the last 12 games, the Spurs have faced the Kings, Jazz, Pelicans, and Mavericks twice. They caught the Lakers without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. They also faced the Warriors without Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis. That is not the same level of competition Detroit has seen.

Pistons

Detroit is playing elite basketball on both ends. Over the last 15 games, the Pistons rank No. 2 in net rating, No. 4 in offensive rating, and No. 4 in defensive rating. That stretch includes games against the Celtics, Rockets, Nuggets twice, Knicks twice, Hornets, and Raptors.

Jalen Duren returned from suspension and immediately made an impact with 26 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes in a 16-point road win over Chicago. Cade Cunningham added 18 points and 13 assists in 30 minutes. This team is locked in right now.

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Pistons vs Spurs Game Preview and Analysis

This is the first meeting of the season after Detroit won and covered both matchups last year. Both teams are on equal rest, but this spot favors Detroit.

San Antonio has been favored by at least seven points in each of its last seven games. Now the Spurs step into a road matchup as a short underdog against one of the hottest teams in the league. This is also the start of a five-game road trip for San Antonio, which adds another layer of difficulty.

With Duren back in the lineup to defend Victor Wembanyama, Detroit matches up much better inside. The Pistons are playing balanced basketball, scoring efficiently while also defending at a top-five level over the last month.

The total has surged from 223.5 to 230.5, and the public is heavily on the over. Six of the Spurs’ last seven games have gone over, and both teams are scoring efficiently. Given Detroit’s offensive rhythm and San Antonio’s recent scoring pace, I project another high-scoring contest.

Key Injuries and Notes - DET vs SA

  • Isaiah Stewart remains suspended for Detroit.
  • Jalen Duren has returned from suspension.
  • Mason Plumlee is out for San Antonio.
  • Lindy Waters III is listed as questionable.
  • This is the first game of a five-game road trip for the Spurs.

Final Score Prediction

Pistons 118, Spurs 114

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  • ATS Pick: Pistons -1.5
  • Total Pick: Over 230.5
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