Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Kennedy Kechula | in NBA Predictions
The Detroit Pistons welcome the Indiana Pacers for an NBA fixture involving the top and last teams in the Eastern Conference. Detroit leads the East and is 20.5 games ahead of Indiana, who are at the bottom of the conference. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
The Pistons got back to winning ways last time out with a hard-fought 108-105 victory over the Suns. J.B. Bickerstaff’s men had seen a three-match winning run snapped in a rare defeat at home by the Clippers.
The win over the Suns saw the Pistons move to 29 wins from 39 matches, which is a record bettered only by the high-flying Thunder. Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham are probable for the game against the Pacers.
The Pacers have lost both meetings with the Pistons this season. With two more regular-season games remaining against their upcoming hosts, the Pacers will be looking to tie this series.
Their recent upturn in fortunes will bring the confidence of causing an upset. Rick Carlisle’s men are in their best run of form this season and have lost once in their last five games.
Before this purple patch, they had lost an alarming 13 straight matches. The Pacers defeated the Pelicans 127-119 last time out.
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The Best Betting Odds for Detroit Pistons v Indiana Pacers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.11 | 7 |
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1.1 | 7.2 |
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1.11 | 7 |
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1.09 | 7.2 |
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1.11 | 5.3 |
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Who will win the Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers match is: Detroit Pistons at -8.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers game on 17/01/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Detroit Pistons has a 67.14% chance to pick up the win against Indiana Pacers according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.11.
- There is a probability of 32.86% ⭐ for Indiana Pacers to win vs Detroit Pistons with odds of 7.2 at BC Game.
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Form
Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers's standings in the NBA
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Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers Last Matches
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Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Cunningham
ForwardT. Harris
D. Robinson
Q. Jackson
J. Furphy
B. Sheppard
ForwardJ. Walker
Substitutes
D. Jenkins
J. Ivey
M. Sasser
C. LeVert
ForwardP. Reed
R. Holland
T. Peter
K. Jones
E. Thompson
ForwardI. Jackson
P. Siakam
M. Potter
Detroit Pistons - Indiana Pacers Key Points
- The Pacers have lost 32 matches.
- 15 of the 19 teams that have travelled to Detroit have lost.
- Detroit has averaged over 120 points against Indiana this season.
- The Pistons have won both meetings with the Pacers this season.
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Our Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Our Detroit Pistons v Indiana Pacers prediction is the Detroit Pistons at -8.5. The Pistons have won both meetings with the Pacers this season. In both games, they have tallied over 120 points. As the Eastern Conference’s top team, we back Detroit to extend its unbeaten record against Indiana.
The Pistons are outscoring teams by eight points when at home. Though the Pacers are in their best run of form this season at the moment, the Pistons’ dominance will most likely remain.
If your team in the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers game takes a 20-point lead, you win!
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
