Pistons vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 17, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 16, 2025, 1:38AM
The Detroit Pistons will sqaure off with the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley, the Pistons are aiming to beat a Pacers line-up that includes Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pistons vs Pacers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Detroit vs Indiana NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pacers a 58% chance of winning against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
Pistons vs Pacers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pistons $2.05, Pacers $1.80
- Line: Pistons +2 ($1.87), Pacers -2 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pistons at $2.05 and the Pacers at $1.80.
The Pistons are listed as 2-point underdogs against the Pacers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pacers (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pistons vs Pacers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers -2 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pistons vs Pacers betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Pistons vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Pacers at Little Caesars Arena on Friday is the Pacers winning 115-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Indiana game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Pistons vs Pacers: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Pistons vs Pacers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Cade Cunningham is expected to step up for the Pistons with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Pascal Siakam is projected to finish with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pacers.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 27 | 6 | 9 |
| Tobias Harris | 15 | 7 | 3 |
| Malik Beasley | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Tim Hardaway | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Myles Turner | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 15 | 3 | 7 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Obi Toppin | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Indiana match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pistons vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pistons and Pacers at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday 17 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Indiana predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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