Central Division foes meet when the Detroit Pistons (29-10) host the Indiana Pacers (10-32) at Little Caesars Arena, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Pistons are 15.5-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season.
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Pistons vs. Pacers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Pistons 123, Pacers 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-980)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 229.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Pistons (-15.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Pistons | -9.5 | 235.5 | -431 | +327 | 122-117 DET |
| 11/17/2025 | Pistons | -8 | 230.5 | -341 | +271 | 127-112 DET |
| 1/29/2025 | Pacers | -6 | 231.5 | -223 | +184 | 133-119 IND |
| 1/16/2025 | Pacers | -1 | 228.5 | -120 | +101 | 111-100 IND |
| 11/29/2024 | Pacers | -5 | 230 | -201 | +167 | 130-106 DET |
| 10/23/2024 | Pacers | -5.5 | 235.5 | -218 | +180 | 115-109 IND |
Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Detroit has put together a 21-18-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 17 of Detroit's 42 games with a set total.
- The Pistons have entered the game as favorites 31 times this season and won 22, or 71%, of those games.
- Detroit has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -980.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana has gone 22-20-0 ATS this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 16 of Indiana's 42 games with a set total.
- The Pacers are 7-28 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 20% of those games).
- Indiana has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +642 or longer.
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Pistons vs. Pacers Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons:
Paul Reed: Questionable (Personal),
Cade Cunningham: Probable (Wrist),
Ausar Thompson: Probable (Heel)
Pacers
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb),
T.J. McConnell: Out (Knee),
Isaiah Jackson: Questionable (Concussion),
Pascal Siakam: Out (Rest)
Pistons vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN and FDSDET
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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