Detroit Pistons (21-19) vs Indiana Pacers (22-19)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -2.5 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have been in great shape as they've won 12 of their last 16 games overall. The Pacers will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their six-game win streak halted by the red-hot Cavaliers in a 127-117 home defeat on Tuesday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points while Myles Turner chipped in with 17 points on five of 11 shooting. As a team, the Pacers shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 28 from the 3-point line. The Pacers stayed with the Cavaliers in a tightly contested first half, until they allowed 38 points in the third quarter to fall behind by as many as 15 points. Ben Sheppard had a quiet game of just seven points on one of six shooting while Tyrese Haliburton sat out the game with a left groin strain.
Detroit Pistons
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in a real groove as they've won 10 of their last 12 games overall, and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Knicks in a 124-119 road win on Monday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 36 points on 14 of 27 shooting, Malik Beasley added 22 points off the bench while Tobias Harris chipped in with 11 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line. The Pistons looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 11-point lead to trail going into halftime, but they regrouped and poured in 36 points in the third quarter to reclaim the lead and escape with the gritty road win. The Pistons will take on the Suns after this game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Pacers have lost three of their last four road games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 23 night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Pacers' last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the last 11 night games between the Pacers and Pistons at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pacers are still keeping eyes on Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton who are both questionable for this one, while the Pistons are still playing without the injured Jaden Ivey. You wouldn't have thought this a couple of months ago, but the Pacers and the Pistons have quietly been two of the hottest teams in the league. It's no surprise to see the line so short in what should be a close contest. You can make an argument for either side here, but with the injury cloud hanging over the Pacers, I am more comfortable taking the Pistons to get the win and cover at home behind a big game from Cunningham.
Peter’s Pick Detroit -2.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
