The Pacers will play the Pistons on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers come to this game with a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 90.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 11-12 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 10-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 11th (115.3) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 15th, averaging 112.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.2 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 9th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 4-4 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 22-19 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 21-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Indiana Pacers be takin' on the Detroit Pistons... in a fierce battle on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. The excitement be palpable inside the Pistons' venue as they face off... against the Pacers in this crucial matchup of the regular season.
The Pacers stand at 22-19 overall, while the Pistons be at 21-19... The Pacers have a 4-4 division record, while the Pistons be strugglin' at 1-5... The Pacers be averagin' 115.3 points per game, with the Pistons at 112.4.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals... and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Hoist the sails and get ready for an epic showdown on the hardwood!
Best Pacers at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pacers
Pistons
1/16/25 7:10pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Pacers
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/16/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 114.5 o -105114.5 u -120Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -115Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +110Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -140Bet |
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Malik Beasley
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Marcus Sasser
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
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Ron Holland
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -125Bet |
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Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -11042.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -120Bet |
Marcus Sasser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -13022.5 u -105Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
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Simone Fontecchio
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/16/25 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Indiana Pacers | 35 | 26 | 0.574 | +17.0 | 19-9 | 15-16 | 7-4 | 20-18 | 116.6 | 115.2 | +1.4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Detroit Pistons | 35 | 28 | 0.556 | +18.0 | 17-14 | 18-14 | 4-9 | 24-20 | 114.7 | 113.1 | +1.6 | L1 | 8-2 |
Indiana Pacers & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +25000 Bet |
Indiana Pacers & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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