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Pistons vs. Pacers prediction: Why Detroit is favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers predictions for NBA Sunday.
NBA action continues on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET as the favored Detroit Pistons take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Pistons as the most likely winner of the Pistons vs. Pacers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pacers lineup will feature stars like Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson and Jay Huff, while the Pistons will look to Cade Cunningham, Paul Reed and Tobias Harris.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Pistons vs. Pacers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA game between the Pistons and Pacers, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Pistons an 85% chance of defeating the Pacers. Our predicted final score has the Pistons winning 120-108.
According to our model, the Pacers (+14) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 229.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Pistons vs. Pacers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -14 (-110) | +14 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -900 | +650 |
| Total | o229.5 (-104) | u229.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pistons vs. Pacers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pacers +14 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Pacers | +650 |
| Total | Under 229.5 | -110 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Pacers +14 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pistons vs. Pacers player props
Betting on Detroit vs. Indiana NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jarace Walker is projected to have 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Pacers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Pistons prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Pistons are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 22 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 52 |
| Paul Reed | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| Tobias Harris | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Duncan Robinson | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
| Ausar Thompson | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
Pacers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pacers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Quenton Jackson | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Jay Huff | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Micah Potter | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Obi Toppin | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Pistons vs. Pacers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Pacers and Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict the Pistons, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat the Pacers in Sunday's NBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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