Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 4/12/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Indiana Pacers play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday night. 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 have been in great shape as they’ve won 14 of their last 19 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the Hornets in a 118-100 road win on Friday. Jalen Duren led the team with 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists on eight of 11 shooting; Duncan Robinson added 19 points on six of 11 shooting, while Cade Cunningham chipped in with 14 points and seven assists.

As a team, the Pistons shot 51 percent from the field and nine of 27 from the 3-point line as they battled the Hornets in a tight contest that could’ve gone either way until the fourth quarter, where the Pistons held the Hornets to just 10 points to make it look easy in the end. 

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have lost four of their last five games overall and they will be hoping to cap off their season on a high note after falling short to the 76ers in a 105-94 loss on Friday. Jarace Walker led the team with 17 points, Quenton Jackson added 16 points with six assists, and Ethan Thompson chipped in with 15 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot just 38 percent from the field and 14 of 50 from the 3-point line as they struggled on offense from the start and scored just 21 points in the first quarter to fall behind and things only got worse in the second half, where the Pacers made a little run before getting blown out at the end. 

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pistons have lost six of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Pacers have won four of their last five night games against the Pistons following a home loss.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five night games following a home loss.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 games as road favorites following a road win.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the last nine games between the Pistons and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Pistons’ last three games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse has gone OVER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Tobias Harris ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (86.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.1).
• The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.1).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.4).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.9).

Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Pistons have ruled out Jalen Duren for this one, while the Pacers are still missing a bunch of players, including Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and TJ McConnell, to name a few. These teams have met three times this season with the Pistons winning on each occasion. It wouldn’t be a shock at all if the Pistons decided to rest all their starters with the top seed in the Eastern Conference all locked up. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but I like the Pistons to win comfortably as long as they don’t rest everyone.

Peter Tran's Pick: Detroit -12.5