Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pistons will travel to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers in an Eastern Central Division matchup. The Pacers (-647) are 11.5-point favorites over the Pistons (+463), and the over/under line is currently set at 247.5.
BSIN will televise the game from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Detroit (8-46) is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 15th in the Eastern Conference. Indiana (31-25) is 6th in the East and 3rd in the Central.
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Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pistons and Pacers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pacers have the leg up at 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 246 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last five road games, Detroit has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 119. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
In their last three games, the Pistons have been the underdog and have gone 0-3 ATS in those games. Overall, they are 7-42 as the underdog this season and 25-23 ATS. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 31-22-1, and they have hit the under in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 247.5 is higher than 52 of their previous games.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Suns by a score of 116-100. The O/U line for that game was 238 points. Detroit was a 13.5-point underdog going into the game.
The Pistons are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-46. In non-conference games, they are 3-21 and 5-25 against other teams in the East.
On the road, the Pistons are 4-23 this season, and they are 14-13 ATS on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -10.0 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 23rd in the NBA at 112.9 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (113.9) than at home (111.9). So far, they have outscored the league average in just 31.5% of their games.
In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game. This has led to them being 1st in two-point attempts, but just 29th in three-point attempts (31.1 per game).
So far, the Pistons have made 47% of their shots, which is 19th in the league. Inside the arc, they are 22nd in shooting percentage (53%), while they are 21st from beyond the arc (36%).
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pistons is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 122.0 points per game (27th). So far this season, the Pistons’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 1st in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.7 times per game vs. Detroit.
Indiana is favored by 11.5 points in today’s game, and they are 12-14 ATS when favored this season. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game.
As the favorite, the Pacers have gone 16-10 straight-up and 12-14 against the spread. Their ATS record at home is 14-13, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.
In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Raptors by a score of 127-125. The O/U line for that game was 246.5, and Indiana won as 2.5-point favorites.
This season, Indiana has an O/U record of 32-24, and their games have averaged 246 points per game. In their last 41 games, the average O/U line has been 243.4.
Indiana’s win over Toronto moved them to 31-25 on the season, which is good for 3rd place in the Central Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference.
Through 56 games, the Pacers have gone 29-25 against the spread, including a 14-13 ATS record at home. Their straight-up home record is 17-11, and they have an average scoring differential of +4.8 PPG.
At home, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 126.2 points per game. Overall, they lead the NBA with 123.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Indiana is 2nd in the league at 101.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pacers are the top-ranked team in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 1st in two-point field goal percentage, hitting 58% of their shots inside the arc. From beyond the arc, Indiana is 6th in three-point shooting at 38%.
So far, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.6% of their games. In terms of assists, Indiana leads the league with 30.9 per game. However, they are just 21st in offensive rebounds.
Facing Detroit, the Pacers aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.3 points allowed per game (28th). Inside the arc, the Pacers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.1% and 37.2% from three-point territory.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Pacers winning the game with a predicted score of 126-113.
Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -11.5
- Our NBA model projects 239 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Aaron Nesmith – Ankle – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Isaiah Stewart – Ankle – Questionable
- Cade Cunningham – Injury Management – Probable
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Doubtful
