Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Odds, Injury Report, and Predictions for Oct. 22
The Indiana Pacers seemed poised to get their first win on Friday night, but the visiting San Antonio Spurs fired on all cylinders, upsetting the hosts, 137-134, to send the Blue and Gold to their second loss of the season.
However, the Pacers will not have any time to pout, as they are set to take on the Detroit Pistons which, like them, just came off a loss. With both teams on a back-to-back, this should make for an entertaining match between two rebuilding teams captained by high-upside backcourt pairings. This will be Indiana’s first Central Division matchup this season.
Last season, the Pistons won the season series, winning three out of four games against the Pacers. Indiana leads the all-time series, 105-100, though Detroit has won in two straight meetings between both clubs.
Pacers vs Pistons Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have Detroit as slight -1.0 favorites on the road against Indiana. The Pistons stand as -112 money line favorites while the Pacers are currently -104 money line underdogs.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 229.5. The oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Chris Duarte
PF: Oshae Brissett
C: Goga Bitadze
SG: Buddy Hield
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Injury Report
Myles Turner (ankle) will be out against Detroit. Meanwhile, Jalen Smith, who took a shot to the face and exited early against the Spurs, and Daniel Theis (knee) are listed as game-time decisions.
Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pacers blew a golden chance in their first two games to notch their first win, and it gets tougher from here on out. The Pistons may not be a playoff team, but they pack a punch, especially with their one-two punch of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey in the backcourt.
However, with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back, look for Indiana to rally behind the home crowd and will themselves to a win in a close one before setting off on the road.
Pacers 115, Pistons 111
What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Saturday’s contest will be available on Bally Sports Indiana and will tip off at 7 PM EDT.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
The Pacers embark on a five-game road trip starting with a match against the 76ers and the Bulls before another game against the Wizards.
Oct. 24 @ Philadelphia
Oct. 26 @ Chicago
Oct. 28 @ Washington
*Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.