Pacers vs. Pistons Prediction: Indiana Predicted to Win Thursday's NBA Matchup [1/16/2025]

The Detroit Pistons will take on the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

The Pistons, with the likes of Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley, will face off against the Pacers, whose lineup includes Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Pacers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Indiana-Detroit game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Pacers with a win probability of 58% and the Pistons with 42%."

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pacers vs. Pistons predictions page.

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Pacers vs. Pistons Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's matchup between the Pistons and Pacers at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons
• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Pistons and Pacers gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Pacers vs. Pistons matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Indiana vs. Detroit picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Pacers vs. Pistons Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Pacers and Pistons 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Pacers a 58% chance of defeating the Pistons. Our predicted final score has the Pacers winning 115-112.

According to our model, the Pacers (-2) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 229-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Pacers vs. Pistons Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pacers	Pistons
Spread	-2 (-108)	+2 (-112)
Moneyline	-126	+110
Total	o229 (-115)	u229 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Pacers vs. Pistons Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Pacers vs. Pistons matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Pacers vs. Pistons Player Props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on the Indiana vs. Detroit game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.

Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers in scoring, while Cade Cunningham is projected to be the top scorer for the Pistons.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Pacers, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Pistons on Thursday.

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