Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds for Pacers vs Pistons Game on October 23rd

• The Indiana Pacers visit the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday in the season-opener for both teams
• The Pacers went 4-0 against the Pistons last year with a 15.8 average margin of victory
• Below, find the Pacers vs Pistons predictions, best odds, and player props for Oct. 23

Looking to build off a sixth-place finish in the East last year, the Indiana Pacers (47-35, 21-20 away, 44-35-3 ATS) open the new season against a team they dominated last year, the Detroit Pistons (14-68, 7-33 away, 40-41-1 ATS). The Pacers and Pistons tip-off at 7:10 pm ET on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, and the Pacers are five-point road favorites in today’s NBA odds.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons Predictions

• Pacers – 2.5 (-165) at ESPN Bet
• Haliburton over 9.5 assists (-125) at DraftKings

The Pistons are still a very young team and it’s logical to expect improvement from Monty Williams’ team, especially if Cade Cunningham can stay healthy. But the Pacers are also a team on the rise. They vastly exceeded expectations last year by grabbing the #6 seed in the East, and they completely dominated all four of their matchups with the Pistons.

Indiana went 4-0 against the NBA’s worst team last season, and not one of the four games was decided by fewer than seven points. Three of the four were decided by 14 or more, and Indiana PG Tyrese Haliburton absolutely shredded Detroit. He averaged 21.3 PPG and 10.8 APG in the Pacers’ four lopsided victories.

Haliburton also came out of the gate flying last season, so don’t expect a lot of rust. He recorded at least 11 assists in each of his first five games, and hit double-digit assists in nine of his first ten.

IND vs DET Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on Oct. 23.  

Oft-injured Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham has the highest point total for Wednesday’s game, listed at 24.5 O/U. Pascal Siakam is tops among Indiana players at 22.5 while Tyrese Haliburton has the highest assist total at 9.5. Haliburton led the NBA in assists last season, averaging 10.9 APG, 1.1 more than any other player.

Cunningham averaged 22.7 PPG last year in 62 games.

Best Pacers vs Pistons Odds

There isn’t a huge range in the Pacers vs Pistons odds at this point. There is a half-point variance in the spread. Pistons bettors can get Detroit +5.5 (-110) at BetMGM. Pacers backers can get Indiana -5.0 (-110) at basically every other sportsbook, including DraftKings, ESPN Bet, and Caesars.

On the moneyline, Caesars stands out as having the best odds on a Detroit victory, listing the Pistons at +175. No other book has them north of +170. The best price on the Pacers moneyline is -205, which is available at a host of books, including FanDuel, ESPN Bet, and bet365.

There is a full one-point discrepancy in the game total. Most books have the total at 235.5 with -110 odds both ways, but Caesars has it at 234.5 (O-115/U-105), which represents the best option for over bettors tonight.

The NBA public betting splits for Wednesday night show the vast majority of money on Indiana, both against the spread and on the moneyline. As of 11:05 am ET, the Pacers were getting 91% of moneyline handle and 79% of ATS handle. The public was also hammering the over, putting 80% of O/U handle on the over.

The Indiana Pacers will face off against the Detroit Pistons on October 23rd in what is expected to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. As fans gear up for the game, many are looking to make predictions on the outcome, player props, and find the best odds for betting on the game.

One of the key factors to consider when making predictions for this game is the recent performance of both teams. The Pacers have had a strong start to the season, with a record of 2-1 as of now. They have shown great chemistry on the court and have been able to score efficiently, averaging 111.7 points per game. On the other hand, the Pistons have struggled early on, with a record of 0-3. They have had difficulty finding their rhythm offensively, averaging just 97.3 points per game.

When it comes to player props, there are a few standout players to keep an eye on in this game. For the Pacers, All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis has been a force to be reckoned with, averaging a double-double with 22.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. He will likely be a key player for the Pacers in this matchup. For the Pistons, Jerami Grant has been a bright spot, averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. He will need to continue his strong play if the Pistons hope to secure their first win of the season.

As for the best odds for betting on this game, sportsbooks are currently favoring the Pacers to come out on top. The Pacers are listed as -150 favorites, while the Pistons are listed as +130 underdogs. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 218.5.

In conclusion, the Pacers vs Pistons game on October 23rd is shaping up to be an intriguing matchup between two teams with contrasting early-season performances. Fans looking to make predictions, player props, or place bets on the game should consider the recent form of both teams, key players to watch, and the current odds being offered by sportsbooks. It will be interesting to see how this game plays out and which team will come out on top in the end.