Indiana Pacers (9-10) vs Detroit Pistons (8-12)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -6.5 / Detroit Pistons +6.5 --- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Raptors, and they play the 76ers, Bucks, and Celtics next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 18.4 points and 4.2 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Trail Blazers and Pelicans, and they play the Grizzlies, Raptors, and Nets next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Benedict Mathurin is averaging 18.6 points and 7 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pistons have lost 17 of their last 18 night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have won each of their last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Pistons and Pacers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons' last eight Friday road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the last 12 games between the Pistons and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 29th for second-chance points (188) this season.
- The Pacers rank 3rd in the league for field goal percentage this season (48.6%).
- The Pistons rank 28th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.0).
- The Pistons rank 28th in the league for H2 points per game this season (52.4).
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Indiana Pacers keep getting the benefit of the doubt I guess because of what they did last year, but they still don't defend, and they're 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games. I don't trust the Pacers and big numbers. The Detroit Pistons keep playing hard, find themselves in close games most nights, and have four wins on the road. The Pistons are a feisty, competitive bunch that's not going to lay down. That could be a problem against a Pacers side that can be soft at times. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick Detroit Pistons +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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