Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Pistons vs Pacers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The Pistons look to improve on their 23-23 record.
  • The Pistons are averaging 111.8 points per game so far.
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers look to improve on their 25-20 record.
  • Defensively, Indiana are giving up 114.8 points per game.
  • The Pacers are coming off a 136-98 win vs. the Pistons.

Pistons vs Pacers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-241) will host the Pistons (+199) in a Central Division matchup. Indiana is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.

Detroit (23-23) is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Indiana (25-20) is 5th. The Pistons have lost two straight games, and the Pacers are 3rd in the Central Division.

Pistons vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Wednesday, January 29th
  • Betting Odds IND -6.5, DET +199 | IND -241 O/U 229.5

Pistons Preview: Can The Pistons Secure a Road Victory?

The Pistons fell to 23-23 on the season after a 110-91 road loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Detroit entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 201 were well below the 235-point over/under line.

Detroit trailed 26-23 after the 1st quarter and fell further behind as the game progressed, with the Cavaliers outscoring them 29-22 in the 2nd quarter and 27-22 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Pistons were down 82-67, and Cleveland closed out the game by winning the final quarter 28-24.

The Pistons struggled offensively in their loss to the Cavaliers, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. Cade Cunningham led the way with 22 points, though he shot only 34.6%.

Malik Beasley added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, with 7 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Jalen Duren contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field.

Defensively, the Pistons held the Cavaliers to 110 points on 44% shooting in their game on Monday. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th.

Detroit did a good job defending the three, allowing Cleveland to make just 12 threes on 27% shooting. The Cavaliers also went 18/23 from the free-throw line. The Pistons finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Indiana?

Detroit’s season record fell to 23-23 after a 110-91 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. The Pistons were +10.5 point underdogs on the road but failed to cover the spread.

Cleveland outscored Detroit in each quarter, building a 15-point lead heading into the 4th. The total points for the game were 201, well below the O/U line of 235.

The Pacers shot 52% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 43.6% rate in their win over the Spurs. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 28 points, making 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency, while Pascal Siakam added 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Haliburton scored 18 of his 28 points in the 3rd quarter, and T.J. McConnell added 10 of his 12 points in the 4th. Andrew Nembhard contributed 15 points, hitting 2 threes without a miss.

The Pacers put on a defensive clinic against the Spurs, holding them to just 98 points on 41% shooting. Indiana was especially strong in the 4th quarter, giving up only 12 points to seal the win. The Pacers also limited San Antonio’s three-point shooting, allowing just 11 made threes on 34% shooting.

Indiana sent the Spurs to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Pacers grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also came up with 14 steals and 9 blocked shots.

Pistons vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 9-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 9-1 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • The Pacers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Pistons vs Pacers Prediction

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