The Pacers are gearing up to take on the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Feb 22. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSIN. Indiana comes into this game as 11.5-point favorites with the total set at 246.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Pacers vs. Pistons predictions below.
Pacers vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Pacers -11.5
- Total 246.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 22
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Pacers have an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Pistons?
Detroit has lost three straight games and is 8-46 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Central Division.
The Pistons have been the underdog in 49 of their 54 games this season and have gone 7-42 in those games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 25-23, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
On the road, Detroit is 4-23 for the season, and their ATS record on the road is 14-13. Currently, they are 21st in the Eastern Conference with a 5-25 record against other teams in the conference.
This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 31-22-1, and their games have averaged 234.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 246.5 is higher than 50 of their previous games.
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Suns by a score of 116-100. They were 13.5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 238 points.
On the season, the Pistons are 23rd in the NBA in scoring at 112.9 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 113.9 points compared to 111.9 at home.
So far, Detroit has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 31.5% of their games. They are currently on a three-game streak of scoring below their season average.
When it comes to pace, the Pistons are 7th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 19th at 47%.
Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 27th rank in the NBA, allowing 122.0 points per game. The Pistons defense is coming off a game in which they held the Suns offense to just 38.4% shooting. Overall, they gave up 116 points to Phoenix.
Can Indiana Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
As the Pacers look to improve on their 29-25 ATS record, they are favored by 11.5 points today. At home, Indiana is 14-13 ATS this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in four straight games at home.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are currently in 6th place with a record of 31-25. Within the Central Division, they are 3rd. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Indiana is 24-14 compared to 7-11 in non-conference games.
This season, the Pacers have an O/U record of 32-24, and their games have averaged a combined 243.4 points. In their most recent game against the Raptors, the teams combined for 252 points.
Indiana won their last game against the Raptors by a score of 127-125. They were favored by 2.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 246.5.
So far this season, the Pacers are 17-11 ATS as the underdog and 12-14 ATS as the favorite. As the favorite, their ATS scoring margin is +7.2 points per game, while it is -3.6 points per game as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers are the top-ranked team in the league, averaging 123.7 points per game. At home, they are even better, putting up 126.2 points per contest. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.6% of their games.
Indiana has been one of the best shooting teams in the league, connecting on 50% of their field goal attempts. They are also the top team in the league in two-point shooting percentage at 58%. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana is 6th in the league with a 38% success rate. On average, they make 13.6 threes per game, which is 9th in the NBA. In terms of free-throw shooting, the Pacers are 22nd in both attempts and makes.
At present, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 28th, allowing 122.3 points per game. In their previous game, the Pacers’ defense struggled against the Raptors, giving up 125 points on a field goal percentage of 48%.
Pacers vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at -113. Our model predicts that Tyrese Haliburton will finish the game going 8/15 from the field and scoring 21 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -135.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Over 20.5 Points (-135)
Pacers vs. Pistons Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Pacers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 126-113. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -11.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 246.5, and our model projects the Pistons and Pacers to reach a combined total of 239 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pacers -11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook