Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

Looking to win big? The Pistons and Pacers face off at 8:00 ET on BSIN. The Pacers are hosting the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 247.5 points, with the Pacers being the favored team playing at home against the Pistons.

DETROIT PISTONS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers -8.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-103 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?

So far this season, the Pistons has a record of 2-13, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Pacers. The Pistons have a 1-7 record on the road this season, compared to their 1-6 record when playing at home.

Detroit comes in with an overall ATS record of 7-8 so far this season. On the road, the Pistons have an ATS record of 4-4 compared to a 3-4 record vs. the spread at home.

The Pistons offense is coming off a game where they scored 103 points against the Nuggets. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.4% and connected on 7 threes. Cade Cunningham was the leading scorer for the Pistons, putting up 27 points. In addition, Marvin Bagley III contributed 18 points.

Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 21st rank in the NBA, allowing 115.9 points per game.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pistons defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.5% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.

Will the Pacers Make it Happen at Home?

The Pacers head into today’s action with an overall record of 8-6 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. This season, when playing on the road, the Pacers have a 3-2 record, while their record at home is 5-4.

Presently, Indiana boasts an ATS record of 8-6, which is above .500 against the spread. Currently, the Pacers are on a two game ATS win streak when they are underdogs, and they are 4-4 vs. the spread as favorites.

The Pacers’ offense wrapped up their last game with 131 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 128.3 points per contest. For the season, the Pacers offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 21st in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 50%.

Coming into the game, the Pacers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 126.4 points per game (30th).

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.3% from downtown.