Final Score: Pacers 78 - Pistons 121
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Pacers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 118 | 116 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.4 | 101.8 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 122 |
| Stat | Pacers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 111.0 | 117.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 118.3 | 111.1 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 11% | 80% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: +8 · Total: 246
127-119
vs Toronto Raptors
Jan 14, 2026 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
vs Miami Heat
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +24 · Total: 222
123-99
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 262
127-135
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -10 · Total: 236
113-123
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -7 · Total: 245
119-126
Pistons
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93
vs New York Knicks
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +31 · Total: 211
121-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 224
114-110
vs Miami Heat
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 230
112-118
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: +22 · Total: 234
128-106
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -13 · Total: 211
99-112
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 260
129-131
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +9 · Total: 263
136-127