Pistons Playoff Odds: Tracking Pistons Odds to Make Playoffs

Detroit Pistons 2023-24 Playoff Odds

With the NBA season now in full flow and teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers looking to ease into that playoff experience again, there are several alternative betting markets in which we can find Detroit Pistons odds to win and try to make some cash. In the table below, let's line shop for value and look at the Pistons' odds in some popular NBA Championship first-round and season markets.

Win NBA Finals	+100000 across the operators
Win Eastern Conference Finals	+80000 with Caesars sportsbook
Win Central Division	+125000 with Bet365 sportsbook
To Make Playoffs	+3300 Bet365
To Miss Playoffs	-50000 with Bet365 sportsbook

The NBA In-Season Tournament or NBA Cup is a new annual competition in which all 30 NBA teams compete, debuting for the 2023-24 season. The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup, beating the Indiana Pacers at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 9.

Playoff Appearances	42
NBA Championships	3
NBA Finals Appearances	7 appearances (5 as the Detroit Pistons)
Where to Bet on the Pistons	On 13+ sports betting apps in-state, or land-based sportsbooks like FanDuel at MotorCity casino

Latest Pistons News and Key Developments

The Detroit Pistons look to be going through a change with youth players being blooded and a new head coach, Monty Williams, brought in. In some quarters, the players are said to lack leadership on the court, and certain trade targets will no doubt be in line for late season and postseason if the right players are available. The Pistons will need to get back to winning ways soon, and they have some important games coming up where they'll be playing the likes of the Cavs, Celtics, Chicago Bulls, the Nets, the Bucks, and Orlando Magic.

The Detroit Pistons have some of the best young talent around, like Ausar Thompson, who combine for one of the lowest averages in terms of age in the NBA, especially when you adjust for their main starting lineup. The Pistons must take advantage of home court to turn their NBA season around. Let's look at some notable dates for the Detroit Pistons below:

• 📆 Nov 30, 2020 - partnerships with FanDuel and DraftKings were signed.
• 📆 August 8, 2021 - Star Point Guard Cade Cunningham debuted.
• 📆 July 2022 - addition of Jaden Ivey to the squad, and Marvin Bagley III signs to operate alongside Cade Cunningham and co.
• 📆 Oct. 9th, 2022 - Jalen Duren makes his regular season debut in a win against Orlando Magic.
• 📆 June 2023 - head coach Monty Williams takes over the Detroit Pistons.
• 📆 Dec. 15th, 2023 - Start of the unofficial trade season when free agents who signed in the off-season are eligible to be traded.
• 📆 Dec. 28, 2023 - The Pistons travel to TD Garden to face old rivals the Boston Celtics.
• 📆 January 2024 - Jalen Duren's expected return from injury.
• 📆 Jan 31, 2024 - Local rivalry resumes as the Pistons travel to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to face off versus the Cavs.
• 📆 Feb 8th, 2024 - The Trade deadline for the NBA and the last time the Pistons can make changes.

Here's a list of some other teams and key games to be played by the Pistons across the NBA Conference divisions:

• Denver Nuggets
• Chicago bulls
• Brooklyn Nets
• Golden State Warriors
• Sacramento Kings
• Miami Heat
• Phoenix Suns
• Atlanta Hawks
• New York Knicks
• San Antonio Spurs
• Charlotte Hornets

Key Contributors on the Pistons Roster

The Detroit Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham as the first overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft. He spent most of last season injured. The 22-year-old point guard from Oklahoma State University now leads the Pistons in three-pointer shooting with an average of 2.0 shots per game. Cunningham also leads the Pistons in points and assists per game, with around 22.0 points on average and over seven assists per game, respectively. If the Detroit Pistons are to start fast in the first round or make the NBA Playoffs next year, a lot will revolve around the much-talked-about point guard.

Marvin Bagley III was an up-and-coming prodigy traded to the Detroit Pistons on February 10, 2022, and he signed on the dotted line in July of that year. The 24-year-old plays as a power forward or center. Jalen Duren plays the same position and stands at 6 feet 10 inches, weighing 250 pounds, while 21-year-old Jaden Ivey is another young talent. James Wiseman is another Center dealt from the Warriors to the Detroit Pistons in February 2023, but they are now 2-22 for the whole season at the time of writing. The James Wiseman trade was part of a multi-way trade involving the Atlanta Hawks and others. Ausar Thompson was drafted in July 2023 to add to the increasing pool of young talent.

Where Can I Bet on the Pistons?

Top online sportsbooks in Michigan include ESPN Bet, BetMGM, Bet365, FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, BetRivers, and more. Michigan sports bettors can place bets online at these betting operators or via their mobile apps. In all, there are over 13 online sportsbook platforms and online sports betting mobile apps to choose from to bet online in Michigan. Make sure to sign up and use those sportsbook bonus bets.

There have also been several retail sportsbooks in brick-and-mortar casinos since sports betting was legalized in Michigan. These physically located sportsbooks in Michigan include one of the most noticeable at FanDuel Sportsbook in MotorCity Casino. The Detroit Pistons partnered with MotorCity Casino Hotel in downtown Detroit as part of their deal with FanDuel, and they offer game-day experiences, VIP perks, and giveaways like VIP box viewing experiences. Place your bets on great futures odds at ESPN Sportsbook, operated by PENN Entertainment, accessible via Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit.

Detroit Pistons 2023-24 Schedule: Top Games

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to the NBA championship in 2022-2023; the rest will watch this potential matchup as a key one. The Detroit Pistons play out of the Eastern Conference Central Division, and Little Caesar's Arena and their lengthy losing streak hit 21 games following a loss against the 76ers. They are now given next to no chance in some models to make the playoffs. Their NBA Championship odds are as big as +100000. The Detroit Pistons do have some important matches coming up, though, for futures betting and to restore some pride, and they'll look to put some heat on the opposition.

1. (Boston Celtics), (Dec 28), (7.30 PM EST), (Bally Sports Detroit, NBA TV)

The Boston Celtics are the current favorites for the Eastern Conference Division (+160) and the NBA Championship Finals winner market (+370). The "Bad Boys" will envy their rivals as Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden Ivey, Cade Cunningham, and others look to return to winning ways. The rivalry between the two sides goes back to the 1980s and 1990s and before the days of Isiah Thomas and Larry Bird in the "Bad Boys" era. They lock horns again at TD Garden on December 28th.

2. (Cleveland Cavaliers), (Jan 31st. 2024), (7 pm EST), (Bally Sports Detroit)

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the closest NBA team to the Detroit Pistons in terms of proximity on the map. There's a simmering rivalry between the two teams due to old-school matchups between greats like Isiah Thomas and Mark Price and Andre Drummond vs LeBron James. When these two teams were competitive, Kyrie Irving and Brandon Knight battled it out. 2006 and 2007 saw two big battles between the sides in a second-round series and the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs got revenge on the Pistons postseason in the Eastern Conference Finals but lost out to the San Antonio Spurs in a 0-4 whitewash in the NBA Finals. Both teams play in the Central Division.

3. (Chicago Bulls), (Feb 27. 2024), (8 pm EST), (Bally Sports Detroit Extra)

The Pistons' biggest rivalry is probably with the Chicago Bulls, which began in the late 1980s and was a strong rivalry for several years. Michael Jordan made his name for the Bulls around this time, while the Detroit Pistons became a serious playoff contender in their own right. Both these teams play out of the five-team Central Division in the NBA Eastern Conference, along with the Cavs, so their games are always intense. The Bulls and the Detroit Pistons met in four consecutive NBA Playoffs in the past.

Regarding TV access for these big games, Fox Sports Detroit was rebranded to Bally Sports Detroit (extra). You can stream the games from DirecTV stream and Fubo if you're on a smart TV or mobile device or sign up for an NBA League Pass on NBA.com. The Pistons' current exclusive local TV license holder is Bally Sports Detroit. Some basketball and NBA playoff games are also broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and TNT (in Europe).