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Pistons vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets November 29, 2024

Red-Hot Pacers Offense Aims to Extend Streak Against Struggling Pistons

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The Indiana Pacers (9-10) are riding a three-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Detroit Pistons (8-12) tonight. The Pacers have found their offensive groove, averaging nearly 117 points over their last five contests while shooting a shade under 49% from the field. Their balanced attack has generated 27.4 assists per game, with an uptick in three-point shooting at a 35.3% clip.

Defensively, Indiana has tightened up, holding opponents to just over 117 points during this recent stretch. They've been active on the boards, grabbing 43 rebounds per game, and creating havoc with 9.2 steals and 6 blocks. Turnovers remain an area for improvement, however, averaging a costly 14.8 giveaways over the last five games.

Meanwhile, the Pistons are scuffling, dropping four of their last five to slip to 8-12 on the season. Detroit's offense has sputtered, averaging just 109.2 points on 44.8% shooting in their recent games. Their three-point shooting has dipped to 35.1%, while they've struggled from the free throw line at 73.7%. The Pistons have been outrebounded 43.6 to 46.5 over this stretch, negating their ability to create extra possessions.

While Detroit's defense has been respectable at 117.4 points allowed, they've had trouble generating turnovers, managing only 5.6 steals and 5 blocks per contest. The Pistons will need to find a way to disrupt the Pacers' rhythm and control the boards to snap their current slide. Indiana, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on their momentum and continue their strong play on both ends of the floor against a struggling Detroit squad.