The Pacers will play the Pistons on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers come to this game with a 84.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 98.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 2-16 away team record. They now rank 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 15-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 27th (110.6) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 9th, averaging 117.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.3 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 8th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 2-7 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 7-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 9-32 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 29-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Indiana Pacers face the Detroit Pistons in a...
raucous clash on Saturday in the heart of Detroit... The Pistons venue will be alive with excitement as they... defend their impressive 29-10 record against the struggling 9-32 Pacers... (a lopsided matchup in the making). The Pacers have a 2-7 division record, while the Pistons... boast a solid 7-3 record in the Eastern Central Division... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before wagering... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals... and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of... this game's prop bets below for your plundering pleasure.
Best Pacers at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -15.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +15.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +650 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pacers
Pistons
1/17/26 7:40pm EST | +15.5 -110-15.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +15.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -15.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Pacers
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -115Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 104.5 o -115104.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
Ben Sheppard
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Caris Levert
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
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Jarace Walker
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u +100Bet |
Jay Huff
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Johnny Furphy
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
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Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -118Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 40.5 o -12540.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -118Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at DET 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 34 | 11 | 0.756 | +2.5 | 18-5 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 22-6 | 117.2 | 110.0 | +7.2 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Indiana Pacers | 12 | 36 | 0.250 | +26.0 | 9-16 | 3-20 | 3-8 | 8-24 | 110.3 | 118.3 | -8.0 | W1 | 5-5 |
Indiana Pacers & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1400 Bet |
Indiana Pacers & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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