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2022 NBA Handicapping
(22-56) Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers (25-53)
Date: Sunday, April 3
Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana
NBA Moneyline Odds: Pistons +115 | Pacers -135 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -2.5
NBA Betting Total: 232.5
With both sides eliminated from playoff contention, the Pistons visit the Indiana Pacers Sunday. Each team last played on Apr. 1 with Detroit defeating Oklahoma City 110-101 and Indiana losing 128-123 vs. Boston.
The Pistons have won two straight contests, and currently enjoy a 5-1 ATS streak. Meanwhile, the Pacers have dropped their last six outings, but hold consecutive ATS victories.
Detroit leads its season series 2-1 against Indiana.
Detroit Pistons
In year three of a ground-up rebuild, Detroit has shown life this week by upsetting Philadelphia 102-94, and taking out OKC. Defense was the common theme during both wins, as the Pistons bench added strong offensive performances.
Four Detroit reserves tallied 60 points to highlight the team’s recent 110-101 triumph over host Oklahoma City. 2020 lottery pick Killian Hayes also gave a career-best 26 point effort on 12-25 FG that night.
While another Hayes outburst isn’t likely today, any of the hungry Pistons can step up against Indiana’s shaky defense. And given their recent form, if remotely healthy, the Pistons can frustrate Indy offense this Sunday.
Even though Detroit allows 113.3 points per 100 possessions, the group’s defense has held four of its last five opponents under 104 points. During that time, the Pistons have relied on committee scoring.
Detroit averages just 105.8 points per 100 possessions, but surprise showings like Hayes’ -along with stingy defense & pace control- give Dwane Casey’s men a dangerous element vs. struggling Indy.
Considering their current injury issues, however, one must wonder how long Pistons momentum can last. A quick glance shows Luka Garza, Saddiq Bey, Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley, and Cory Joseph each listed as questionable for Sunday’s meeting.
Obviously, it’s hard to predict how this contest will progress without knowing the status of Detroit’s top scorers, even as Indiana’s injury issues mount.
Definitely keep an eye on both teams’s IR updates if you plan to play their odds this weekend.
Indiana Pacers
It’s another lottery season for Indiana as the Pacers’s two-way execution, and health, have remained star-crossed. Continuing the injury theme, the latest IR report shows Pacers leading-scorer Malcolm Brogdon questionable vs. Detroit.
Several top Indiana stars remain indefinitely sidelined. Although, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton’s solid health cannot be ignored, especially if Detroit shuts down its ailing top scorers for improved lottery standing.
Yet, after missing the play in, the Pacers have dropped six straight as each loss improves the franchise’s own upcoming draft prospects. That stated, it would surprise me if either side places special winning verve into this, or any of their remaining matchups due to the leverage a higher draft choice wields.
Overall, Indiana averages 112.3 points per game and allows 115.6. The team maintains a modest #18 pace. With Hield and Haliburton leading, the Pacers have won two straight ATS, and scored at least 118 points in their last three outings.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Indiana is 2-0 ATS in its last two contests.
- Detroit is 9-30 SU Away this season.
Free Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Prediction
The sheer number of key injured reserve questionables makes this bottom-rung eastern conference contest a true guessing game. While it makes sense for either side to tank for improved draft standing, Detroit has won two straight and Indiana owns consecutive ATS wins.
That stated, it’s hard to truly back either side here as several top Pistons are game-time decisions. With that in mind, I’ll roll the dice here and advise taking Indiana SU from their home floor.
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