Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/03/2024, 05:50  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 20/03/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The Indiana Pacers will head to the Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 12-56 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 38-31 and seventh in the Conference standings. 

The Indiana Pacers have been maintaining decent form, securing victories in four of their last seven games. However, they will be determined to bounce back following a narrow defeat to the Cavaliers, falling short in a disappointing 108-103 loss on Monday. Pascal Siakam led the charge with 19 points and 12 rebounds on nine of 18 shooting, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points along with 12 assists. Indiana are league's highest-scoring team, averaging 122.8 points per game but they could face a tough challenge here as they only outscore the Pistons by 2.8 points, who allow 120 points on average. Defensively, the Pacers have struggled, ranking 28th with 120.9 points per game allowed. Interestingly, they allow 1.7 fewer points per game at home compared to away games, averaging 120.1 points at home and 121.8 on the road. Doug McDermott and Bennedict Mathurin are uncertain for the upcoming match.

The Detroit Pistons have been poor, dropping seven of their last ten games. They're now hoping to break their three-game losing streak after suffering a heavy defeat to the Celtics, succumbing to a 119-94 loss on the road on Monday. Jaden Ivey led the team with 21 points, along with five rebounds and five assists, while James Wiseman contributed 12 points coming off the bench. Detroit ranks 24th in the NBA for offense, averaging 111.7 points per game, while Indiana ranks 28th, allowing 120.9 points on average. Defensively, the Pistons are conceding 120.1 points per outing, placing them 26th in the league. The injury list for Detroit has been expanding in recent games, with Cade Cunningham, Simone Fontecchio, Isaiah Stewart, and Quentin Grimes all listed as questionable, and Ausar Thompson ruled out indefinitely.