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The Indiana Pacers (38-31) visit the Detroit Pistons (12-56) Wednesday. Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pacers lead 3-0
The Pacers fell 108-103 against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday while failing to cover as 7-point home favorites. F Pascal Siakam and G Tyrese Haliburton each had a double-double. Siakam had a team-high 19 points with 12 rebounds, and Haliburton added 14 points and 12 assists. Six Indiana players scored in double figures, and the team shot 46.2% from the field in the loss.
The Pistons have lost 3 games in a row after falling 119-94 against the Boston Celtics Monday and failing to cover as 15-point road underdogs. G Jaden Ivey scored a team-high 21 points and was 1 of 5 Detroit players to score in double figures. The team shot 42.9% from the field in the loss.
Pacers at Pistons odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Pistons +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -9.5 (-110) | Pistons +9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pacers at Pistons key injuries
Pacers
- G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out
- F Doug McDermott (calf) questionable
Pistons
- F Simone Fontecchio (toe) questionable
- G Quentin Grimes (knee) out
- C Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) out
- F Ausar Thompson (illness) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 113, Pistons 107
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Pacers (-450) to beat the Pistons, who have lost 3 straight games.
Against the spread
LEAN PISTONS +9.5 (-110).
The Pacers are just 4-5 ATS in their last 9 games and have failed to cover in 2 of their last 3, both as favorites. Haliburton has been in a shooting slump, most recently going 1-of-9 from beyond the arc, and the team has struggled to score as a whole.
The Pistons have covered in 3 of their last 5 games and have held opponents to 108 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5. They are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 235.5 (-110).
Indiana has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10 games, including 5 of its last 6. It has held opponents to 111 or fewer points in 4 of its last 5 games and scored 111 or fewer in 5 of its last 9.
Detroit has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10 games, including each of its last 5. It has scored 101 or fewer points in 3 straight games and 114 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.
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