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Pacers vs. Pistons Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds

Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons prediction and pick for Wednesday's opening game of the NBA season for both sides. Can Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam lift the Pacers over the Pistons? Matt McCuen gives us his pick

Matt McCuen - October 23, 2024, 2:22 PM EDT

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Pacers vs. Pistons Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds

The Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pacers duel from Motor City on Wednesday Night as Indiana comes into the season looking to build off an encouraging season.

The Pacers' regular-season record was 47-35, the best they have had since 2018.

In round one, Indiana stunned the Milwaukee Bucks to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they knocked off the New York Knicks. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the future NBA Champion Boston Celtics overmatched the Pacers.

Entering the 2024 season, the Pacers' odds of winning the Finals are +5000. The Pacer's odds of +2000 to win the Eastern Conference are the seventh-best.

Expectations are not as high for the Pistons this season.

The Pistons struggled last season with a record of 14-68. That record was the worst in franchise history.

The positive to the poor season was that the Pistons earned a high draft pick. Detriot selected Ron Holand fifth overall.

Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B Bickerstaff begins year one as the head coach of the Pistons.

Indiana Pacers vs. Detriot Pistons Odds

Indiana Pacers vs. Detriot Pistons Date, Time, and Where To Watch

  • Date: October 23, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 ET
  • Where To Watch: FanDuel Sports Network

Indiana Pacers vs. Detriot Pistons Prediction

Pacers forward Tyrese Haliburton enjoyed a breakout year last season, leading the team with 20.1 points and 10.9 rebounds. After being added via trade, Veteran Pascal Siakam was great for the Pacers. Siakam averaged 21.3 points and 7.8 rebounds.

Big man Myles Turner added 17.1 points and 6.9 rebounds.

Detriot begins the season expected to be one of the worst teams in the NBA.

Cade Cunningham led the team with 22.7 points and 7.5 assists. 20-year-old Jalen Duren led the squad, grabbing 11.6 rebounds per game, which ranked fifth in the NBA. Jaden Ivey added 15.4 points and 3.8 assists.

Indiana Pacers vs. Detriot Pistons Pick

We will ride with the square side tonight.

The Pistons were one of the worst defensive teams in basketball last season, allowing opponents 119.0 points per game. Indiana led the NBA in scoring offense (121.6) a year ago.

This game is a complete mismatch, and the Pacers will win big tonight.

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