Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

The Indiana Pacers have been ice-cold as they’ve lost 12 of their first 13 games of the season and they will be looking to arrest a seven-game slide after getting thrashed by the Raptors in a 129-111 loss on Saturday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 30 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Andrew Nembhard added 22 points with five assists while no other player finished in double figures in scoring.

As a team, the Pacers shot just 43 percent from the field and 15 of 43 from the 3-point line as they struggled for consistent offense. They fell behind by nine points at halftime, before things got worse in the second half where the deficit ballooned to 28 points. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been on fire as they’ve won 11 of their first 13 games and they will be eager to build on their current nine-game win streak after beating the 76ers in a 114-105 win on Friday. Javonte Green led the team with 21 points, nine rebounds and three assists, Daniss Jenkins added 19 points with eight assists while Duncan Robinson chipped in with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists.

As a team, the Pistons shot 45 percent from the field and 17 of 41 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble after seeing their nine-point lead at halftime turn into an 11-point deficit. However, they played excellent defense and restricted the 76ers to just 15 points in the fourth quarter to earn the narrow win at home where they are now 7-1 on the season. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pacers have lost each of their last eight road games following a loss.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games following a loss.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pistons have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Pacers’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Ten of the Pistons’ last 12 home games against the Pacers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pistons rank 1st for points in the paint per game (58.3) this season.
• Eleven different Pistons players have scored 15+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Pacers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (30.0%).
• The Pacers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (24.9).

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Pacers are still missing Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and Quenton Jackson, but they have upgraded Bennedict Mathurin to questionable. The Pistons are keeping eyes on Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham, who are both listed as questionable for this one. The Pacers just can’t buy a win these days and there weren’t many positives to take from their big loss to the Raptors in their last outing. So, it’s no surprise to see the Pistons open as heavy favorites at home, especially given how well they’ve been playing lately. There is an injury cloud hanging over Cunningham, but playing at home, I like the Pistons’ role players to step up  again and get the cover against a struggling Pacers outfit.

Peter Tran's Pick: Detroit -9.5