Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers
PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers (1-12) aim to snap a seven-game road losing streak at the Detroit Pistons (11-2) on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. Indiana has endured ten consecutive losses away from home, holding a 0-10 record in their last 10 road games while scoring 103.40 points per contest and conceding 121.10. The Pacers rank second in defensive rebounding and third in limiting turnovers, but their shot quality metrics reveal significant weaknesses: they rank 25th in three-point shooting efficiency, 27th in forcing turnovers, and a concerning 30th in defending shots at the rim.
Detroit enters as a 9.5-point favorite with an over-under set at 229.5. The Pistons have won five straight games at Little Caesars Arena and sit 6-4 in their last 10 home contests, averaging 116.00 points while limiting opponents to 112.90. Detroit's defensive profile is elite, ranking first in preventing shots at the rim and second in forcing turnovers, though they also struggle offensively ranking 24th in three-point efficiency and 26th in attacking the paint. The Pistons have won nine consecutive games and extended their success streak to a remarkable run of dominance. The Pacers, meanwhile, have dropped their last seven outings, including a 129-111 home loss to Toronto where they were outscored significantly in the second half.