Jan. 17, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET

The Indiana Pacers (10-32) and Detroit Pistons (29-10) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pistons lead 2-0

The Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119 Friday, covering as a 4.5-point home favorite with the Over (241.5) cashing. Indiana was led by C Jay Huff, who scored 29 points on 13-for-17 shooting. The Pacers have won 4 of their last 5 games, covering in each victory. They’re 22-20 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 108-105 Thursday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. The Under (219.5) hit. G Duncan Robinson scored a team-high 19 points and drained 4 triples. Detroit has won 4 of its last 5 games as well, but is just 3-2 ATS in those. It is 21-18 ATS on the season.

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Moneyline (ML): Pacers +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Pistons -700 (bet $700 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +12.5 (-115) | Pistons -12.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pacers at Pistons key injuries

Pacers

(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)

G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles’) outF Isaiah Jackson (concussion) outG Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) outF Obi Toppin (foot) out

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (wrist) probableF Paul Reed (personal) questionableF Ausar Thompson (heel) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pacers at Pistons picks and predictionsPrediction

Pistons 114, Pacers 106

PASS.

There’s no playable moneyline wager. The Pistons (-700) are far too expensive to consider but should win with ease at home.

BET PACERS +12.5 (-115).

The Pacers have struggled for most of the season but have turned things around as of late. They have covered in 4 straight games as an underdog, winning 3 of those. Indiana has gone 2-1 ATS in its last 3 away games.

The Pistons have gone 8-4 over their last 12 games, yet they are just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. Detroit has failed to cover in 2 straight home games. Take PACERS +12.5 (-115).

BET UNDER 226.5 (-110).

Both teams have significant Under trends. The Pacers are 1-5 O/U in their last 6 games and have scored 101 points or fewer in 2 of their previous 3 contests.

For Detroit, it has gone Under in 8 straight performances. It has held its opponents to sub-100 points in 3 of its last 4 games. Back UNDER 226.5 (-110).

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