Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

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Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Pistons (16-64) visit the Indiana Pacers (34-46) on Friday. Tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pistons vs. Pacers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Detroit failed to cover as an 11.5-point underdog in a 123-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday. It has now lost 11 games in a row. The Pistons are 3-6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games, falling to 33-43-4 ATS on the season.

Indiana fell 138-129 to the New York Knicks Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5-point underdog. It has now lost back-to-back games and has dropped 8 of its last 10. The Pacers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 outings and 41-39 ATS this season.

This will be the 4th matchup between Indiana and Detroit this season. Indiana holds a 2-1 series advantage, winning 124-115 as a 1.5-point underdog on Oct. 22 and 121-115 as a 3.5-point underdog on March 11. The Pistons then won 117-97 as 4-point home underdogs on March 13. The Over cashed in both Indiana wins and the Under connected in the Detroit victory.