Pistons Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Jaden Ivey #23 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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The Detroit Pistons haven’t won a postseason series since 2008, but they hope to change that in the 2026 NBA playoff picture.

Pistons Playoff Chances

The Pistons’ playoff odds are -10000, translating to an implied probability of 99.01% for the 2025-26 season.

Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Central Division:

  • Pistons: -10000
  • Cavaliers: -1400
  • Bulls: +350
  • Bucks: +525
  • Pacers: +2500

Pistons Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Pistons would be the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They’d face the winner of the second play-in game in Round 1.

Here’s the current East bracket:

Last Time the Pistons Made the Playoffs

The Pistons made the playoffs in 2025, dropping a hard-fought, six-game series to the New York Knicks in the first round.

Detroit hasn’t won a playoff series since 2008.

Pistons Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 33
  • Championships: 3 (1989, 1990, 2004)

NBA Playoffs Odds

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.