The Spurs (40-16) and Pistons (42-13) meet in Detroit for the first matchup of the season. San Antonio and Detroit are both 2-0 in the second half of the season and enter on some of the longest winning streaks in the NBA.
The Pistons are on a five-game winning streak having beat the Hornets, Bulls, Raptors, and Knicks twice. Detroit is 7-1 in February and have the best overall record in the NBA this season. The Pistons rank third in offensive efficiency, second in defensive efficiency, and eighth in true shooting percentage this month. Detroit has three games remaining this month against the Spurs, Thunder, and Cavaliers.
San Antonio is on an eight-game winning streak and currently undefeated in the month of February. All eight wins have come by at least 9 points as the Spurs have dominated opponents. San Antonio has the second-best offensive rating in February, the fourth-best defensively, and second-best true shooting percentage. This is the firs game of three games in four days for San Antonio. The two teams meet again for the final time on March 5 in San Antonio.
Lets take a closer look at the matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Spurs at PistonsDate: Monday, February 23, 2026Time: 7PM ESTSite: Little Caesars ArenaCity: Detroit, MINetwork/Streaming: Peacock
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Game Odds: Spurs at Pistons
The latest odds as of Monday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-118), San Antonio Spurs (-102) Spread: Pistons -1.5Total: 232.5 points
This game opened Pistons -1.5 with the Total set at 232.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Spurs at Pistons
Detroit Pistons
PG Cade CunninghamSG Duncan RobinsonSF Ausar ThompsonPF Tobias HarrisC Jalen Duren
San Antonio Spurs
PG De’Aaron FoxSG Stephon CastleSF Devin VassellPF Julian ChampagnieC Victor WembanyamaInjury Report: Spurs at Pistons
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Stewart (suspended) is OUT for tonight’s game
San Antonio Spurs
Mason Plumlee (groin) is listed as OUT for tonight’s gameLindy Waters III (knee) is listed as questionable for tonight’s gameDavid Jones Garcia (ankle) is listed as OUT for the remainder of the seasonImportant stats, trends and insights: Spurs at PistonsDetroit is 30-25 ATS, ranking 7th-bestDetroit is 30-24-1 to the Under, ranking 9th-bestDetroit is 16-11 to the Under as the home team, ranking 10th-bestDetroit is 14-13 ATS as the home teamDetroit is 11-12 ATS as the home favoriteSan Antonio is 31-24-2, ranking 5th-bestSan Antonio is 15-12-1 ATS as the road teamSan Antonio is 8-5 ATS as the road underdogSan Antonio is 33-24 to the Under, ranking 7th-bestSan Antonio is 16-12 to the Under as the road team, ranking 8th-bestRotoworld Best Bet
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the MoneylineSpread: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Spurs +1.5 ATS Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total OVER 232.5
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