Celtics vs Pistons NBA Season Opener Set for Tuesday in Detroit Hot: $53k traded on its market in 24 hours
The Boston Celtics visit the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 20 to kick off the 2026-27 NBA season.
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The odds
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Price data
| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 52% |
| 20 Oct, 13:29 UTC | 52% |
| 20 Oct, 05:47 UTC | 53% |
| 19 Oct, 05:45 UTC | 52% |
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The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 5 articles since 19 Oct 2026. SI Feed published first, on 19 October at 11:00 UTC; CBS Sports Headlines followed 24h 46m later. The most recent article, from CBS Sports Headlines, appeared on 20 October at 11:53 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: SI Feed, CBS Sports Headlines.
2 prediction markets price this story:
- Celtics vs. Pistons — the market puts it at 52%, with $53k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 20 Oct 2026. The Celtics outcome resolves if they win the scheduled NBA game on October 20 at 3:00 PM ET, while the Pistons outcome resolves if they win. The result depends on the final score after any overtime periods. Readers often mistake the deadline for the start time rather than the completion of the game.
- Will Boston Celtics win the 2027 NBA Finals? — the market puts it at 6%, with $9k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jul 2027. The Yes outcome occurs if the Boston Celtics are named the champion of the 2026-27 NBA season. The No outcome applies if they do not win or if it becomes impossible for them to be crowned champion. Readers often mistake the linked game opener as relevant, but only the final championship result matters.
Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.
How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Celtics vs. Pistons at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.
- SI Feed3 Matchups To Look Out For in the Pistons vs. Celtics Season Opener52%
- SI FeedFour Critical Things I'm Watching For in Boston Celtics-Detroit Pistons Season Opener53%▲1 points since the previous source
- SI FeedOpening Day Starting Lineups for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics53%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesCeltics vs. Pistons prediction, odds, start time, betting preview: NBA picks, best bets on Tuesday, Oct. 2053%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesCeltics vs. Pistons odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Opening Night picks by proven model53%
- Current odds52%
Sources
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- Celtics vs. Pistons odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Opening Night picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
- Celtics vs. Pistons prediction, odds, start time, betting preview: NBA picks, best bets on Tuesday, Oct. 20 CBS Sports Headlines
- Opening Day Starting Lineups for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics SI Feed
- Four Critical Things I'm Watching For in Boston Celtics-Detroit Pistons Season Opener SI Feed
- 3 Matchups To Look Out For in the Pistons vs. Celtics Season Opener SI Feed
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- Polymarket Celtics vs. Pistons 52%
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- Polymarket Will Boston Celtics win the 2027 NBA Finals? 6%
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