The Detroit Pistons (8-12) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (9-10) on Friday, November 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 8:00 ET.

Pistons vs Pacers

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Detroit’s season record fell to 8-12 after a 131-111 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Pistons, who entered the game as +8.5 underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 20 points. The total score of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 224.5.

After a competitive 1st quarter, where Detroit led 35-34, Memphis took control with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 39-38 to 48-39. The Grizzlies dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Pistons 70-42, before Detroit won the 4th quarter 34-27.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 121-114 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, the Pacers improved to 9-10 for the season. Indiana was favored by 9.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 235 points went over the 231.5-point line.

After trailing 31-26 in the 1st quarter, Indiana turned the game around with a strong 2nd and 3rd quarter, including an 11-0 run that pushed the score from 86-82 to 97-82. Portland outscored the Pacers in the 4th quarter, 29-25, but Indiana’s lead was too much to overcome.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 22 points and 5 assists in their loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 69.2% from the field. Simone Fontecchio added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jaden Ivey also connected on 3 triples, finishing with 17 points.

Detroit made 13 threes, shooting 34.2% from deep and 47.1% overall. Sasser scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Ron Holland contributed 11 of his 14 points in the final period.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 29 points and 7 rebounds in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 60% from the field. Tyrese Haliburton added 28 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 24 points and 10 boards, connecting on 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

As a team, Indiana shot 48.9% from the field and made 13 threes at a 40.6% clip. Haliburton scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Mathurin had 13 in the 2nd.

Pistons Team Defense

The Pistons struggled defensively on Wednesday, allowing 131 points to the Grizzlies. Detroit gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with Memphis shooting 54% from the field. The Pistons did manage to hold the Grizzlies to 27 points in the 4th quarter.

Detroit also allowed 17 three-pointers, with Memphis shooting 37% from beyond the arc. The Pistons sent the Grizzlies to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, Detroit recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

The Pistons struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 131 points on Wednesday. Detroit allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with Memphis shooting 54% from the field. The Pistons’ defense improved slightly in the 4th, where they allowed 27 points.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. Detroit sent Memphis to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Pistons finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pistons vs Pacers Trends

• Through their last three road games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 110 points per game.
• Through their last five home contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 104 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Indiana posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 0-5 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 0-2-1 in their last three games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
• Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Pacers struggled vs the spread going just 1-3-1. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.

Pistons vs Pacers Prediction

The Pistons come in as the underdog at +6, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 231.5 and given that our model is projecting 237 points between the teams, we like the over.

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