The Pistons are set to face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, Mar 20. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on BSDE. Indiana enters this game as 9.5-point favorites with the total set at 235. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Pistons vs Pacers players props and predictions below.
Pistons vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Pacers -9.5
- Total 235
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 20
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: BSDE
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Detroit has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 98 points per game in these games.
- The last five games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
Is It the Pacers Game to Lose on the Road?
Indiana is favored by 9.5 points today and has a record of 19-15 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have gone 15-19 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +5.9 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are currently in 7th place with a record of 38-31. Within the Central Division, they are 3rd. Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 36-31, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 35-34, and their last two games have gone under the betting line. This year, their games have averaged 243.8 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 235.
Looking at their last game, the Pacers lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 108-103. Indiana was favored by 6.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 225.5.
So far this season, the Pacers have been the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 122.8 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (120.3 PPG) than at home (125.1 PPG).
Indiana has outscored the NBA scoring average in 71% of their games, and they are currently on a two-game streak of scoring less than their season average. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the league at 101.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pacers are the top team in the NBA in both field goal percentage (50%) and two-point field goal percentage (58%). However, they are just 12th in three-point shooting at 37%.
So far, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 120.9 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 15th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 7th in rejections, averaging 5.8 blocked shots each game.
Will the Pistons Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
Today, the Pistons will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they face the Pacers. Despite being 9.5-point underdogs, Detroit has covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are currently in 14th place with a record of 12-56. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-34 and 2-12 against their division.
This season, the Pistons have been the underdog in 61 of their 68 games. As the underdog, they are 9-52 straight-up and 31-29 against the spread.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 34-33-1, and the under has hit in their last five games. This year, their games have averaged 231.8 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 235.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Celtics by a score of 119-94. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Detroit was getting 15.5 points going into the game.
When playing at home, the Pistons are averaging 111.3 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 111.7 points per game.
In terms of pace, Detroit is 8th in the league with 100 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 30.9% of their games.
One area where the Pistons have struggled is three-point shooting. They are 29th in the league in made threes per game and have hit just 35% of their attempts.
Looking at the Pistons defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 120.1 points per game (26th). Inside the arc, the Pistons defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.5% and 37.4% from three-point territory.
Pistons vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cade Cunningham and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. Considering his prop is set at 22.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 23. We anticipate him shooting 42.1% from the field and making two threes.
- The Prop: Cade Cunningham Over 22.5 Points (-108)
Pistons vs. Pacers Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Pacers vs. Pistons matchup, we’re leaning towards the Pistons at +9.5. Although our projections show the Pacers winning 113-108, we suggest placing your bet on the Pistons for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 235 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Pistons +9.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook