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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.

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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 logo Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Pacers logo Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
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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.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

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.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -13
Totals Under 225.5
Result & BTTS 120 Pistons / No

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Pistons -13, Under 225.5 and at least one team not to score 100 points and Pistons to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 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.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Pistons Big Favorites

At betting odds of -667 with the sportsbooks, Detroit Pistons are regarded as 87% likely to win this NBA game. The market suggests that Indiana Pacers are least likely to win at +490.

The spread is 13 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 -106.

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
Player Props & Micro Betting

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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.

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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 logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 217.10 114.00 103.10 4 6
Indiana Pacers logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Detroit Pistons logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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

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

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
08 Jan NBA
Pacers 114-112 Hornets
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pacers 127-135 Magic
02 Jan NBA
Spurs 123-113 Pacers
31 Dec NBA
Magic 112-110 Pacers
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Suns 105-108 Pistons
10 Jan NBA
Clippers 98-92 Pistons
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Knicks 90-121 Pistons
04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Pistons 99-112 Clippers
26 Dec NBA
Pistons 129-131 Jazz
23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
  • 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