The Indiana Pacers (14-7) will be at Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons (8-14) in a Central Division matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019, and can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit.
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
The Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last contest, 107-100, covering as 1-point favorites. The Pistons, meanwhile, were dismantled by the Milwaukee Bucks, 127-103, and failed to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. The Indiana game went 1 point under the projected point total of 208, while the Detroit game finished 7 points over the projected point total of 223.
Indiana played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.161 (above their season average of 0.161) and a turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 12.3). Oklahoma City recorded marks of 0.107 and 11.1, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 12.1). Andre Drummond played well for Detroit with 23 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Domantas Sabonis played well for Indiana, finishing with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
The Pistons lead the season series two games to one. The two teams combined for 218 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 209. Detroit lost 112-106, covering as a 6-point underdog. Indiana was effective at getting and making free throws. The Pacers made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent), while the Pistons were 15-18 (83.3 percent). Luke Kennard scored a game-high 29 points.
A little over half of the Pacers’ games have finished under the projected point total. Indiana comes into the game with records of 14-7 straight up (SU) and 11-8-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 22 games, 13 have finished over the total. Further, Detroit is 8-14 SU and 8-12-2 ATS.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the league’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Detroit currently ranks 29th in possessions per game (100.2) and Indiana is 23rd (101.7).
Pacers vs. Pistons Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Pacers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons are third in the league with 41.4 rebounds allowed per game while the Pacers are fifth with 42.3 rebounds allowed per game.
- Indiana ranks third in steals allowed per game (6.8) while Detroit ranks 24th (8.4).
- The Pacers rank 12th in points off turnovers per game (17.9) while the Pistons rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.3).
- Indiana ranks fifth in second chance points allowed per game (12.0) while Detroit ranks 18th (13.4).
- Detroit ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (31.7) while Indiana ranks 28th (26.5).
- The Pacers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (22.5) while the Pistons rank 22nd (25.0).
- The Pacers rank second in fast break points allowed per game (11.5) while the Pistons rank 12th (12.9).
- Indiana averages 49.0 points in the paint per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Detroit ranks 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.5).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Detroit is 4-0 and Indiana is 4-1.
- The Pistons are 7-11 when they score above 100 points, while the Pacers are 14-4.
- Indiana is 6-4 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 6-5 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 5 of the Pacers’ 10 road games, while 7 of the Pistons’ 11 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pacers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Indiana has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Detroit has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Pacers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 114.0 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 106.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
