Pistons vs. Pacers Picks & Best Bets 29th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Indiana Pacers will go up against the Detroit Pistons in NBA action on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Pacers will be led by Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton, while the Pistons have Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Pistons vs. Pacers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Pacers will likely win with a projected final score of 118-112.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pistons vs. Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pistons vs. Pacers picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pistons vs. Pacers Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Spread: Pistons +5.5 / Pacers -5.5
- Moneyline: Pistons +190 / Pacers -218
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 233 Points (-112/-108)
Pistons +5.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pistons have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Pacers have a probability of 48%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Pistons +5.5, presenting a favorable 1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 233 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 53% probability of the 233-point total staying under, providing an edge of 1.3%.
Pistons vs. Pacers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Detroit Pistons at +190 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Indiana Pacers are available at -218 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Pacers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 68% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Pacers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -218 available at DraftKings Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pistons vs. Pacers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Pistons vs. Pacers game.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham | 26 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
Malik Beasley | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Tobias Harris | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Tim Hardaway | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Jalen Duren | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Tim Hardaway Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Hardaway Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pistons is on Tim Hardaway to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 7.9% on the +130 odds offered by FanDuel.
Indiana Pacers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pascal Siakam | 22 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Myles Turner | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Tyrese Haliburton | 16 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Obi Toppin | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
T.J. McConnell | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Tyrese Haliburton Under 8.5 Assists (+105)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Tyrese Haliburton Under 8.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pacers is on Tyrese Haliburton to record under 8.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 7.7% on the +105 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pistons vs. Pacers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Pistons vs. Pacers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Ausar Thompson Over 1.5 Total Steals
Ausar Thompson has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 9 of his last 16 games (56% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +180 (36% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Ausar Thompson Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Ausar Thompson has recorded at least one block in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of +185 (35%), available at Bet365.
Obi Toppin Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Obi Toppin has recorded at least one turnover in 8 of his last 12 games (67%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -120 (55%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Tim Hardaway of the Pistons to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pistons +5.5 to cover.
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