Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Prediction February 22nd, Odds, Injury Report, Trends

The Indiana Pacers will continue their quest for a playoff spot when they host the struggling Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday night. The two sides have met twice this season, and the Pacers have won on both occasions. Can they secure another win in this clash?

Our basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami has her best value pick for Thursday night’s Eastern Conference game, but if you want more from our experts, check out our Expert Insights section.

Our Pacers vs Pistons prediction is for the Pacers to cover the 12.0-point spread.

• Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
• Game Info
• Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Lines
• Trends
• Indiana Pacers Stats & Form
• Detroit Pistons Stats & Form
• Injury Report
• Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Pacers are the NBA’s highest-scoring team, averaging 123.7 points per game, while the Pistons rank 27th in points per game allowed, conceding 122.0 points on average. Additionally, the Pistons have struggled significantly this season, ranking as the worst team in the NBA. Facing the Indiana side with the best offence in the league will undoubtedly pose a challenge for them. Therefore, the Pacers are expected to secure an easy win and cover in front of their home fans.

This season, the Pacers have been the favourite in 25 games and have come away with the win 15 times, accounting for a 60% win rate in those contests. On the other hand, the Pistons have a 7-42 record in games where they were listed as the moneyline underdog, winning just 14.3% of those games.

• Selection: Pacers -12.0
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 23th, 2024
• Time: 00:00 AM (UK time)
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Odds

Trends

• The Grizzlies average 106.7 points per game–30th in the NBA.
• The Pistons are bottom of the Eastern Conference.
• The Pistons have won just 5 of their 22 games this year and won 8 of 54 games in total this season.
• The Pacers average 123.7 points per game—the best in the NBA.
• The Pacers average 30.9 assists this season—the best in the NBA.

Indiana Pacers Stats & Form

The Indiana Pacers (31-25) continue their quest for a playoff spot after defeating the Raptors 125-127 in their last outing, marking their fourth win in the last six games. In their recent victory over the Raptors, the Pacers capitalised mainly on their 3-point shooting, scoring 41.5% from beyond the arc compared to their opponent’s 23.1%. Despite being outplayed in most other statistical categories, they secured a crucial away win, which is ultimately the objective.

For the season, the Indiana Pacers lead the league in scoring, averaging 123.7 points per game, while shooting 50.8% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. They rank 30th in rebounding, averaging 40.6 rebounds per game, and lead the league in assists with 30.9 per game.

Defensively, the Pacers force an average of 13.4 turnovers per game and commit 21.9 fouls. However, they struggle defensively, allowing opponents to shoot 50.3% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc, resulting in conceding 122.3 points per game—28th in the NBA. Additionally, they allow opponents to grab 43.0 rebounds per game and dish out 24.8 assists per game.

The Pacers are priced at 151.00 odds, in the NBA Winner Odds race, while Tyrese Haliburton is priced at 301 odds in the NBA MVP Winner Odds race.

Detroit Pistons Stats & Form

The Detroit Pistons (8-46), bottom of the Eastern Conference, enter this game on the back of three successive losses—against the Clippers, the Lakers, and most recently, a 116-100 loss to the Suns. They have now won just 5 of the 22 games played in 2024 and have won 8 games in total this season.

The Detroit Pistons average 112.9 points per game (ranking 23rd in the NBA) on a shooting percentage of 47.2%. They average 43.7 rebounds per game—13th in the league—and are ranked 16th in assists, with 26.5 assists per game. The Pistons connect on 36.0% of their shots from beyond the arc and have a free-throw percentage of 77.8%.

They commit an average of 15.5 turnovers and 22.0 fouls per game. They allow opponents to shoot 49.4% from the field against them. The Pistons give up 42.5 rebounds per game and allow opponents to shoot 37.8% from three-point range. Overall, they rank 27th in points per game allowed (122.0).

The Detroit Pistons are priced at 2001.00 odds in the NBA winner odds race, and none of their players made it in the MVP candidate Odds List.

Injury Report

Pacers:

• Myles Turner is questionable for this clash due to illness.
• Jalen Smith is listed out with back injury.
• Aaron Nesmith is questionable due to injury.
• James Johnson is questionable due to illness.

Pistons:

• Isaiah Stewart is out due to an ankle injury.
• Quentin Grimes is confirmed out due to a knee injury.

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