- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (9-32) are set to clash with the Detroit Pistons (28-10) this Saturday at the Little Caesars Arena.
In their previous game, the Pacers suffered a defeat against the Raptors, ending with a score of 115-101. Indiana recorded a field goal percentage of 38.4% (33 out of 86) and hit 12 of 42 attempts from beyond the arc. At the foul line, they converted 23 of 31 attempts, translating to a success rate of 74.2%. Furthermore, they grabbed a total of 46 rebounds, with 14 being offensive. The team also provided 26 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and made 6 steals. On the defensive end, Indiana allowed their rivals to shoot 49.4% (44 of 89). Toronto compiled 30 assists, achieved 4 steals, and collected 49 rebounds (11 offensive, 38 defensive) while blocking 7 shots. Toronto’s free-throw shooting was at 65.4% as they made 17 of 26 attempts and connected on 10 out of 28 three-point attempts. The Pacers committed 21 personal fouls, with the Raptors totaling 23.
Pascal Siakam proved to be a crucial player in the previous game, achieving 43.5% shooting and providing 4 assists. Over 35 minutes, he secured 10 rebounds and finished with 26 points on 10 of 23 shooting.
Indiana enters this contest with a 9-32 record for the season. They average 14.1 turnovers per game and commit 22.5 personal fouls on average. As a team, the Pacers secure 42.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,022 assists this season, ranking 18th in the league for assists. The Pacers shoot 34.3% from three-point range (513 of 1,494) and boast a free-throw success rate of 77.6%. Their current scoring average stands at 110.6 points per game, placing them 28th in the NBA while shooting 44.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Pacers force 14.4 turnovers per game and draw an average of 21.1 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.6% from beyond the arc and rank 23rd in the league for points allowed, giving up 118.3 points per game. Indiana’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 48.3% (1,755 of 3,637) and concedes an average of 47.3 rebounds per game. They rank 10th in the league in assists allowed, with 1,033 given up this year.
In their last match, the Pistons fell to the Clippers by a score of 98-92. Detroit recorded 16 offensive and 31 defensive rebounds for a total of 47. They also committed 25 turnovers while managing to make 18 steals. The Clippers committed 17 fouls, allowing the Pistons 25 attempts at the free-throw line, of which they converted 18 for a success rate of 72.0%. From three-point range, Detroit made 8 out of 35 attempts (22.9%) and shot 39.8% from the field overall, hitting 33 of 83 attempts. Defensively, they allowed the Clippers to shoot 43.1% from the field (31 of 72) and made 35.5% of their three-point shots (11 of 31) while finishing 25 of 36 from the free-throw line (69.4%). In total rebounding, Detroit allowed Los Angeles to grab 37 rebounds (8 offensive).
Duncan Robinson played a key role for the Pistons, scoring 20 points during his 28 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist. He achieved a shooting rate of 70.0%, making 7 of 10 attempts, while also collecting 2 rebounds.
Detroit has compiled a 28-10 record this season. They average 22.8 personal fouls per game and successfully convert 75.1% of their free-throw attempts. The Pistons register an average of 26.7 assists per game (ranked 12th in the NBA) and commit 15.9 turnovers. They have scored 4,478 points this season, averaging 117.8 points per game, while securing 46.1 rebounds per game. Their field goal percentage is at 48.0%, ranking 7th in the league.
On defense, the Pistons allow a 35.2% shooting percentage from three-point range (487 of 1,382), while their opponents shoot 80.7% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 23.2 assists and 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 4th in the NBA respectively. The Pistons are positioned 4th in points allowed per game at 111.2. They force 17.3 turnovers per game while restricting opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.3% (2nd league-wide).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Indiana
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