Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Pacers versus the Pistons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSD. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
The Pacers come into this Central division matchup as the favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 247.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Pistons – Indiana Pacers odds
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pacers and Pistons did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pistons have the leg up at 2-1. The Pistons also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 233 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 129 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Pistons offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Detroit posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-10.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Coming into today’s matchup with the Pistons, the Pacers have a winning record above .500 at 12-8. In the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are in 5th place and are 2nd in the Central division.
Indiana has an overall ATS record of 12-8 as they come into today’s game. Indiana has gone 5-5 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 7-3 when playing as underdogs.
In terms of their over/under record, the Pacers are 16-4-0 so far this season. Their games feature an average over/under line of 239.3, and they hold a 14 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
Indiana’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 128 points vs. the Bucks. Overall, they hit 49% of their shots from the field and went 21/25 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Pacers have a season long field goal percentage of 50%, which is 1st in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 6th in percentage and 4th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 124.9 points per contest.
So far this season, the Pacers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 2nd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 27.6 times per game vs. Indiana.
Coming into today’s game vs. the Pacers, the Pistons are 2-20 overall. In Eastern Conference play, they are 2-12 while going 0-8 against non-conference opponents.
Detroit has an overall ATS record of 8-13 for the season so far. When playing on the road, the Pistons hold an ATS record of 5-6 in contrast to a 3-7 record against the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Pistons are 12-10-0 so far this season. They have an average over/under line of 223.9 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 2.4.
The Pistons offense is coming off a game in which they scored 91 points vs. the Magic. Overall their field goal percentage was 42% while connecting on 6 threes. The team’s top scorer is Cade Cunningham, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 22, while Isaiah Stewart also carries a PPG average of 10.7 into the game.
Facing Indiana, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 118.2 points allowed per game (23rd).
The Pistons defense is coming off a game in which they held the Magic offense to just 42% shooting. Overall, they gave up 123 points to Orlando.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Pacers to win this one with a projected score of 117-104.
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -7
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Doubtful
- Jalen Duren – Ankle – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Knee – Out
- Aaron Nesmith – Hip – Questionable
- Andrew Nembhard – Knee – Out
