Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Detroit Pistons will face off against the Indiana Pacers in a Wednesday night clash on the parquet floor in Indiana. Detroit is coming off a loss to Cleveland while Indiana is coming off a big win against San Antonio. The Pacers hold the advantage in the all-time regular season series and have won two of the three meetings this season, including a recent road win. Indiana is the betting favorite opening at -5.5, with the current line at Indiana -6.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons +200 | Pacers -240

Spread: Pistons +6.5 (-110) | Pacers -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 230 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 71%.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit suffered a loss against Cleveland, marking their second consecutive and fourth in the last six games. They currently have a record of 23-23, ranking fourth in the Central Division and eighth in the Eastern Conference. Despite a strong effort from Cade Cunningham, who led the team with 22 points, the Pistons struggled with shooting at 38.5% from the field and were out-rebounded 53-45. Looking at the season as a whole, the Pistons are 16th in scoring offense, 10th in rebounding, and 17th in assists. Cade Cunningham leads the team in scoring, with support from players like Jaden Ivey, Malik Beasley, and Tobias Harris. The Pistons rank 15th in field goal percentage, 16th in three-pointers made per game, and 14th in three-point percentage. Defensively, Detroit ranks 16th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 113 points per game. Ivey is currently out with a leg injury and not expected back until early February. In terms of power ranking, the Pistons are ranked 12th overall, with a 23-23 record for the season. Offensively, they average 112.22 points per game, shooting 46.81% from the field, and 36.45% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.54% from the field and 37.30% from beyond the arc.