Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 1/29/2025

The Detroit Pistons (23-23) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (25-20) on Wednesday, January 29th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on FDSI. The Pacers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Pistons vs Pacers

detroit pistons nba

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pistons fell to 23-23 on the season after a 110-91 road loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Detroit entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, well below the pre-game O/U line of 235.

Detroit trailed 26-23 after the 1st quarter, and Cleveland extended their lead by winning each of the next three quarters (29-22, 27-22, and 28-24). The Pistons were down 82-67 going into the 4th and couldn’t mount a comeback.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Indiana improved to 25-20 on the season with a dominant 136-98 win over the Spurs on Saturday. The Pacers, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total of 234 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.

Indiana took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 58-50 deficit into a 61-58 lead. They led 98-86 going into the 4th quarter, where they held the Spurs to just 12 points while scoring 38 of their own.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

In their 110-91 loss to the Cavaliers, the Pistons struggled offensively, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, hitting 10 threes overall. Cade Cunningham led the team with 22 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 34.6% from the floor.

Malik Beasley contributed 19 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, with 7 points coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Jalen Duren added 12 points and 16 rebounds, while Marcus Sasser chipped in 11 points, scoring 5 in the final quarter.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

indiana pacers

The Pacers put up 136 points in their win over the Spurs, shooting 52% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 43.6% clip. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 28 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency.

Haliburton scored 18 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Pascal Siakam added 8 of his 23 in the 4th. T.J. McConnell also contributed 10 of his 12 points in the final period.

Pistons Team Defense

Defensively, the Pistons held the Cavaliers to 110 points, with Cleveland scoring between 26 and 29 points in each quarter. Detroit limited Cleveland’s shooting to 44% from the field.

The Pistons did a solid job defending the three, allowing just 12 made threes on 27% shooting. Cleveland went 18/23 from the free-throw line. Detroit grabbed 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pistons held the Cavaliers to 110 points, with Cleveland scoring between 26 and 29 points in each quarter. Detroit limited the Cavaliers to 44% shooting from the field.

The Pistons did a solid job defending the three-point line, allowing just 12 threes on 27% shooting. Cleveland went 18/23 from the free-throw line. Detroit finished with 33 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 4 blocks.

Pistons vs Pacers Trends

  • Across their last five road contests, Detroit has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 109 points per game.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 9-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 9-1 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Pistons vs Pacers Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Pacers, with a final score of 136-110, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -6.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the Pistons and Pacers to score a combined 246 points. We recommend betting on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.