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Looking for Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Pacers taking on the Pistons on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this Pacers Pistons matchup.
2025 NBA Handicapping Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons
(22-19) Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons (21-19)
Date: Thursday, January 16th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Moneyline NBA Odds: Raptors +115 | Pistons -135 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Pistons -2
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 228.5
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Thursday serves up a trio of games including the Indiana Pacers versus the Detroit Pistons. This is the third of four scheduled contests with each team having won once.
Indiana last played on Tuesday losing 117-127 to the Cavaliers while the Pistons were active Monday defeating the Knicks 124-119.
Season Series
Last year, the Pacers swept the regular season series 4-0 and also hold the all-time record between the squads with 112 victories in 215 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, on Wednesday, January 15th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Thursday, January 16th.
Indiana Pacers
Like their opponent, the Pacers have found a rhythm and were red hot winning 12 of 16. But now Tyrese Haliburton is sidelined with a minor groin injury.
That puts pressure on Aaron Nembhard and Pascal Siakam to pick up the slack to maintain momentum.
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Pacers Stats
Indiana possesses the 10th-ranked offense (114.0) and is 21st (114.2) on defense while their net differential of an minus 0.2 which registers 16th overall.
Nearing the halfway mark the Pacers ride the middle ground against the spread with a 20-20-1 record through 41 matches.
Pacers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Tyrese Haliburton, PG (OUT — groin)
- Aaron Nesmith, SF (OUT — ankle)
- James Wiseman, C (OUT for season—Achilles)
- Isaiah Jackson, PF (OUT for season — Achilles)
Detroit Pistons
The sun is shining in Detroit as Pistons fans celebrate the new era of basketball success. Arguably, aside from the Thunder and Cavaliers no team is hotter than the 10-2 Pistons through the last 12 contests.
That said the true test comes in the upcoming eight-game schedule segment in which Detroit will face seven clubs above .500, and will handle a five-game road trip (Rockets, Hawks, Magic, Cavaliers, Pacers).
Pistons Stats
Detroit ranks 15th on offense (112.3) and 16th defensively (113.2) with a net differential of minus -0.9, ranking 18th overall.
The Pistons emulate their win/loss standing with a 21-18-1 record against the spread through 40 contests.
Pistons Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jaden Ivey, PG (OUT indefinitely — broken fibula)
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Pacers vs. Pistons NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games.
- Also, the Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Detroit.
- By comparison, the Pistons are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Detroit’s last 18 games.
- Additionally, the Pistons are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Free NBA Prediction:
As of this writing the Pacers sit sixth in the East a half-game up on Miami, a half-game back of the Bucks, and a game back of the Magic. Meanwhile, the Pistons are seeded eighth even with the Heat, a half-game back of Indy, and a game back of the Bucks.
This match features the Pacers’ robust offense versus the Pistons’ defensive prowess. Since Haliburton is out and the Pistons are at home I like Cade Cunningham and Co. to take the match.
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