The Detroit Pistons welcome the Indiana Pacers to Little Caesars Arena for a Saturday night NBA showdown. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
Game Details and Where to Watch
Fans can catch the action on the FanDuel Sports Network Detroit for the local broadcast. Online viewers have options too. The full game will stream live on both Fubo and Prime Video platforms.
Team Records and Betting Odds
The Pistons enter this contest with a strong 29-10 record. They currently sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. In contrast, the Pacers hold a 10-32 record, placing them at the bottom of the conference.
Betting markets heavily favor the home team. The Pistons are listed as -700 favorites on the moneyline to win outright. The Pacers are significant underdogs at +500 odds for a potential upset.
The point spread sets the Pistons as 12.5-point favorites over the Pacers. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 226.5.
Expected Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers
- PG: Andrew Nembhard
- SG: Ben Sheppard
- SF: Aaron Nesmith
- PF: Pascal Siakam
- C: Jay Huff
Detroit Pistons
- PG: Cade Cunningham
- SG: Duncan Robinson
- SF: Ausar Thompson
- PF: Tobias Harris
- C: Jalen Duren
Injury Report for Both Teams
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers face several significant absences. Bennedict Mathurin is out with a right thumb sprain. Isaiah Jackson misses the game due to a concussion. Obi Toppin remains out after undergoing surgery. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton continues recovering from his own surgical procedure.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons' injury situation appears less severe. Ausar Thompson is day-to-day with a heel issue. Cade Cunningham carries a day-to-day status for a right wrist contusion. Paul Reed is also day-to-day for personal reasons. Wendell Moore Jr. is out as he holds a two-way contract.
Game Prediction and Recent Form
The Pacers struggle to find consistency this season. They currently post a 2-16 record on the road. Their most recent outing saw them defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119 on Friday night. That victory helped them cover the spread as 4.5-point home favorites. The game also sailed over the 241.5 total points line.
Indiana has covered the spread in four of their last five victories. Their season record against the spread stands at 22-20.
The Pistons continue their strong home stand at Little Caesars Arena. This marks their fifth consecutive game playing on their home court. Detroit boasts the eighth-fastest home pace of play in the NBA over the last twenty games. This tempo could lead to more possessions for the Pacers in this matchup.
Detroit comes off a tight 108-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. They entered that game as 7.5-point home favorites. The Pistons have won four of their last five contests. However, their record against the spread during that stretch is just 3-2. Their season ATS record sits at 21-18.
The Pistons appear well-positioned for another victory given their superior record and home-court advantage. The Pacers face an uphill battle with multiple key players sidelined by injuries.
