The Detroit Pistons will visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, November 24, 2025. The Pistons have started the season strong with a 14-2 record. They are leading the Eastern Conference and the Central Division under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
On the other side, the Pacers have struggled with a 2-14 record. They are currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and Central Division. Head coach Rick Carlisle will look to turn things around at home as they face a tough opponent.
Pistons Preview – Continuing Winning Streak
The Detroit Pistons are on a strong winning streak with recent victories over the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Indiana Pacers. In their last game, they defeated the Bucks 129-116. Cade Cunningham shined with 29 points and 10 assists in that game.
Jalen Duren has also been a key player for the Pistons, scoring 31 points with 15 rebounds against the Pacers. He is averaging 20.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game this season. The Pistons have been performing well offensively, ranking 11th in points per game.
Injury-wise, the Pistons have Caris LeVert and Jaden Ivey listed as probable for their next game. Bobi Klintman and Marcus Sasser are out due to injuries. The team looks to maintain their momentum as they prepare to play the Indiana Pacers next.
Pacers Preview – Injury Woes Continue
The Indiana Pacers are struggling with injuries. Key players like Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin are out with long-term injuries. This is impacting the team’s overall performance on the court.
Bennedict Mathurin has been a bright spot for the Pacers. He is averaging 26.4 points per game with strong shooting. His consistency is vital for the Pacers as they navigate these challenges.
Pascal Siakam is also providing solid support. He averages 24.8 points and 7 rebounds per game. The Pacers need more from their roster to improve their current standing.
Betting Prediction
The Pistons have a strong defense, allowing only 112.4 points per game. They rank high in limiting field goal attempts and opponent field goal percentage. This could make it difficult for the Pacers, who struggle offensively with just 110.1 points per game.
On offense, the Pistons score 119.5 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage, ranking 7th at 48.9%. The Pacers allow 122.9 points per game, which suggests the Pistons could score well in this game.
The Pacers rank last in field goal percentage and effective field goal percentage. This makes it tough to see them keeping up with the Pistons’ scoring ability. The Pistons’ strong defense and offense make them a good pick to cover the spread.
- Pick: Pistons -9.5
