Pistons vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 17

The Detroit Pistons (29-10) are home in Central Division action versus the Indiana Pacers (10-32) on January 17, 2026. It's the third matchup between these clubs this year.

Saturday's matchup between the Pistons and the Pacers sees the Pistons as a double-digit favorite by 12.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 226.5.

Pistons vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Arena: Little Caesars Arena
• Total: 226.5 points
• Spread: Pistons -12.5
• Moneyline: Pistons (-592), Pacers (+440)

How to watch Pistons vs. Pacers

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit - BSD
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Pistons vs. Pacers

• Pistons games this season have gone over this contest's total of 226.5 points 20 times.
• Pacers games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 226.5 points in 22 of 42 outings.
• These teams average 228.6 points per game between them, 2.1 more than this game's total.
• Combined, these teams surrender 229.4 points per game, 2.9 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Pistons vs. Pacers

• Detroit has covered 21 times in 39 matchups with a spread this season.
• The Pistons have not covered the spread when favored by 12.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
• The Pacers have compiled a 22-20-0 record against the spread this season.
• Indiana has an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 12.5-point underdogs this season.
• At home this season, the Pistons are 11-9 against the spread and 16-4 overall.
• Detroit is winless ATS (0-1) as a 12.5-point favorite or greater at home.
• In away games, the Pacers are 8-10 against the spread, and 2-16 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Pistons vs. Pacers

• The Pistons have won 21 of the 30 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (70%).
• The Pacers have entered the game as underdogs 35 times this season and won seven, or 20%, of those games.
• Detroit has played as a moneyline favorite of -592 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Indiana has not won as an underdog of +440 or more on the moneyline this season in three games with those odds or longer.
• The Pistons have an implied moneyline win probability of 85.5% in this matchup.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pistons vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Pacers (+ 12.5)
• Pick OU: Over (226.5)
  
• Prediction: Pistons 119 - Pacers 113
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