Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 17, 18:40 | 6 min read

Indiana Pacers

Basketball NBA

Detroit Pistons

Prediction
SGP Picks
Odds
Team Stats
Player Stats
Player Props
Team News
Lineups
Injuries
Rosters
Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Pistons

The Indiana Pacers face the Detroit Pistons in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pistons Could Enjoy a Big Victory

We strongly fancy the chances of the Pistons beating the Pacers handsomely. That is why we’re having a wager on them at -13 on the spread at -108.

7 Victories for Pacers in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Indiana Pacers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 127-119 triumph at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against New Orleans Pelicans. Jay Huff poured in 29 points, with Pascal Siakam contributing 27 and Andrew Nembhard adding 19.

Detroit Pistons were winners last time out. It was a 108-105 home victory against Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena. Duncan Robinson bagged 19 points, Jalen Duren had 16 points and 18 rebounds, with Tobias Harris scoring 16 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have claimed back-to-back victories over the Pacers. At Little Caesars Arena they won 127-112 before winning 122-117 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We’ve seen seven Pacers wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

View Full Standings

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 114.8 points, 40.4 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.7 points and 45.5 rebounds per contest.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 24.3 points and 7.3 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 7.1 assists and Aaron Nesmith 2.3 (34.8%) 3-pointers.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.7 points, 43.4 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 11.3 steals and 8.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 109.0 points and 39.8 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 20.3 points and 9.3 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 6.2 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Jarace Walker, Johnny Furphy, Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson, Jay Huff.

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Pistons can enjoy a big win in this NBA contest, leading us to go against the spread at -13. The line makes plenty of appeal and there are odds of -108 that can be taken for the favorites.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Pacers vs Pistons stats:

The -13 line has been covered by Pistons in 4 of their last 10 games at home.

Pistons -13 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many points to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Before you make your picks, explore our detailed betting guide filled with free bets, the latest promo codes and welcome bonuses.

Our Game Prediction

Pistons -13 @ -108 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Jan 17, 00:55). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Published 00:55, 17 January 2026

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Nesmith Under 15.5 Points -127

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has averaged 10.4 points in the past 5 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -127.

Latest Aaron Nesmith Player Prop Odds

Points

Rebounds

Pascal Siakam Over 3.5 Assists -132

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has totaled Over 3.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -132 that he is able to land a return.

Latest Pascal Siakam Player Prop Odds

Points

Assists

Rebounds

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -15.5

Totals Under 225.5

Player Points Aaron Nesmith Under 15.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Pistons to cover the -15.5 spread along with Under 225.5. Add in Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) to score Under 15.5 points.

Should you want to back different outcomes for the same basketball game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.

Bet Boosts

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Pacers

103 - 119 Pistons logo

Pistons

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Pistons to claim a 119-103 victory which will hopefully go close.

T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Pistons Big Favorites

At betting odds of -909 with the sportsbooks, Detroit Pistons are regarded as 90% likely to win this NBA game. The market suggests that Indiana Pacers are least likely to win at +610.

The spread is 15.5 and the total points line is currently 225.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 225.5, then the odds are -110.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Points

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -114 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

View More View Less

Player Assists

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

T.J. McConnell (Pacers)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

View More View Less

Player Rebounds

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

View More View Less

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Best Betting Offers

Little Caesars Arena

Pistons Sitting on Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Pistons have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 114.00 points per matchup while yielding 103.10.

The Pacers have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 110.90 points scored and 118.30 points allowed.

The previous meeting at Little Caesars Arena saw the Pistons defeat the Pacers 127-112. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Pacers have come out on top six times, with the Pistons having four wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		8-2	217.10	114.00	103.10	4	6
Indiana Pacers Away Stats		2-8	229.20	110.90	118.30	6	4

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

All
Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Pacers

NBA: 17/01 Pelicans 119 Pacers127
NBA: 15/01 Raptors 115 Pacers101
NBA: 13/01 Celtics 96 Pacers98
NBA: 11/01 Heat 99 Pacers123
NBA: 09/01 Pacers 114 Hornets112

Pistons

NBA: 16/01 Suns 105 Pistons108
NBA: 11/01 Clippers 98 Pistons92
NBA: 08/01 Bulls 93 Pistons108
NBA: 06/01 Knicks 90 Pistons121
NBA: 04/01 Pistons 114 Cavaliers110

Head to Head

Pacers vs Pistons

NBA: 25/11 2025 Pistons 122 Pacers 117
NBA: 18/11 2025 Pacers 112 Pistons 127
NBA: 30/01 2025 Pistons 119 Pacers 133
NBA: 17/01 2025 Pacers 111 Pistons 100
NBA: 30/11 2024 Pistons 130 Pacers 106
NBA: 24/10 2024 Pacers 115 Pistons 109
NBA: 21/03 2024 Pacers 122 Pistons 103
NBA: 23/02 2024 Pistons 115 Pacers 129
NBA: 12/12 2023 Pacers 131 Pistons 123
NBA: 25/11 2023 Pistons 113 Pacers 136

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+13 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
+13 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-13 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-13 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 225.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 115.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.90 pts and allowed 118.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 223.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 217.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 225.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.70 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.00 pts and allowed 103.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (41%)
Free Throws Made: 15.50 (77.89%)
Rebounds: Total 40.4, Offensive 8.10, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 30.20
Blocks: 4.40
Steals: 8.50
Turnovers : 12.40
Personal Fouls: 21.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.40 (78.1%)
Rebounds: Total 40.1, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.10
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 23.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.60 (75.61%)
Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 31.50
Assists: 28.00
Blocks: 8.50
Steals: 11.30
Turnovers : 16.30
Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.20 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 21.00 (74.73%)
Rebounds: Total 47.5, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 34.30
Assists: 26.10
Blocks: 8.40
Steals: 11.70
Turnovers : 16.60
Personal Fouls: 20.40

Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Pascal Siakam	41	33.84	969	159	23.6	3.9	1.8	6.9	0.4	1.2
Bennedict Mathurin	24	32.15	427	52	17.8	2.2	2.2	5.5	0.2	0.7
Andrew Nembhard	33	31.75	575	236	17.4	7.2	1.8	2.6	0.2	0.9

Aaron Nesmith	22	30.17	302	45	13.7	2.0	2.6	5.0	0.5	0.7
Obadiah Toppin	3	27.4	42	5	14.0	1.7	1.0	6.7	-	1.0
Ben Sheppard	31	23.39	199	57	6.4	1.8	1.2	3.6	0.1	0.6
Jarace Walker	42	23.01	376	80	9.0	1.9	1.5	4.2	0.3	0.7
Jay Huff	42	20.12	373	55	8.9	1.3	1.4	3.8	2.2	0.5
Isaiah Jackson	29	18.26	212	24	7.3	0.8	-	5.9	0.8	0.7
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl	18	17.84	91	12	5.1	0.7	0.6	5.3	0.1	0.5
T.J. McConnell	30	17.37	297	152	9.9	5.1	0.4	2.3	0.2	1.2
Micah Potter	11	16.91	84	14	7.6	1.3	1.4	3.5	0.3	0.3
Johnny Furphy	24	16.91	128	18	5.3	0.8	0.7	3.8	0.2	0.5
Quenton Jackson	19	15.58	144	36	7.6	1.9	0.7	2.0	0.2	0.6
Ethan Thompson	18	15.34	74	24	4.1	1.3	0.8	1.7	0.3	0.5
James Wiseman	4	14.63	13	3	3.3	0.8	-	2.0	0.3	-
Cody Martin	4	13.8	7	2	1.8	0.5	-	3.5	0.5	1.0
Garrison Mathews	15	13.07	78	10	5.2	0.7	1.1	1.1	0.2	0.4
Mac McClung	3	11.3	19	1	6.3	0.3	0.7	1.3	0.3	1.7
Tony Bradley	34	11.01	129	19	3.8	0.6	-	2.8	0.2	0.1
Monte Morris	6	10.77	18	9	3.0	1.5	0.3	1.2	0.2	0.2
Taelon Peter	21	5.82	33	14	1.6	0.7	0.4	0.9	0.1	0.1
Kam Jones	10	5.35	19	6	1.9	0.6	0.1	0.5	-	0.3
Gabe McGlothan	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cade Cunningham	34	35.73	892	332	26.2	9.8	2.0	6.1	0.8	1.5
Duncan Robinson	37	29.03	442	69	11.9	1.9	2.8	2.8	0.3	0.7
Jalen Duren	32	28.4	571	55	17.8	1.7	0.0	10.9	0.9	0.9

Tobias Harris	24	27.49	325	59	13.5	2.5	1.3	4.7	0.3	0.8
Ausar Thompson	35	26.18	387	92	11.1	2.6	0.1	5.8	0.8	1.5
Isaiah Stewart	35	23.63	359	37	10.3	1.1	0.9	5.6	2.1	0.3
Ron Holland	37	21.01	313	51	8.5	1.4	0.6	4.4	0.4	1.4
Javonte Green	39	19.77	280	32	7.2	0.8	1.1	2.8	0.4	1.4
Caris LeVert	29	19.81	234	83	8.1	2.9	1.2	1.8	0.6	0.9
Jaden Ivey	24	16.86	207	42	8.6	1.8	1.1	2.2	0.3	0.5
Daniss Jenkins	32	16.06	242	105	7.6	3.3	1.0	1.8	0.1	0.9
Wendell Moore Jr.	3	14.37	6	3	2.0	1.0	-	1.3	0.3	0.7
Paul Reed	30	12.24	176	38	5.9	1.3	0.2	4.3	0.6	0.9
Tolu Smith	5	10.92	26	4	5.2	0.8	-	5.6	1.0	0.4
Chaz Lanier	16	9.59	53	12	3.3	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.0	0.3
Bobi Klintman	6	8.82	17	4	2.8	0.7	0.5	2.7	-	0.3
Marcus Sasser	10	8.84	52	19	5.2	1.9	1.1	1.1	0.2	0.6
Colby Jones	1	6.8	2	2	2.0	2.0	-	4.0	-	-
Isaac Jones	4	4.55	5	1	1.3	0.3	-	0.5	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

55 Duncan Robinson

Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup

5 Jarace Walker

12 Johnny Furphy

26 Ben Sheppard

29 Quenton Jackson

32 Jay Huff

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Pelicans 119-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Raptors 115-101 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

Celtics 96-98 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Heat 99-123 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

08 Jan NBA

Pacers 114-112 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pacers 127-135 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Spurs 123-113 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Magic 112-110 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Pacers 119-126 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Suns 105-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Clippers 98-92 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Bulls 93-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Knicks 90-121 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Heat 118-112 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Pistons 128-106 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Pistons 99-112 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Pistons 129-131 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pistons 136-127 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones

NBA Analyst

About the Analyst

Our basketball previews are produced by a specialised team of analysts, former odds compilers and sports journalists. Picks are research-driven and reviewed for accuracy and editorial consistency under the oversight of our basketball panel and Editor-in-Chief.

View Profile & Track Record

NBA Predictions Methodology

Our NBA analysis focuses on efficiency, pace and player performance ratings. We combine player availability, schedule context, lineup data and market movement with metrics such as Offensive Rating (ORTG), Defensive Rating (DRTG), Net Rating and Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) to assess overall team strength, fatigue analysis and find value in high-paced games.

Full Methodology & Data Sources

Where to Bet

The betting site referenced has been independently reviewed under our published review methodology, which evaluates betting lines, odds and market depth, licensing and security, payment processes, withdrawal reliability, responsible gambling tools and additional platform criteria relevant to user experience and regulatory standards.

Read our BetMGM Analyst Review

Transparency & Safety

This preview was last updated on Jan 17, 18:40 to reflect the latest team news, injury reports, starting lineups, player rotations, rest and travel factors, key performance metrics and odds movement.

All analysis is produced by professional analysts and reviewed by our Basketball Editorial Betting Panel for accuracy and consistency.

Historical performance for our game predictions is tracked and updated regularly for transparency.

Important: Betting should be treated as entertainment and involves risk. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Only wager what you can afford to lose.

18+ (or legal age). If gambling is causing harm or distress, support is available. Visit our Gamble Responsibly hub for safer gambling tools, self-exclusion options and local helplines.
Editorial Policy | Disclaimer

NBA Predictions

Wednesday NBA