Indiana at Detroit

The Indiana Pacers are clicking at the right time, winning their last three games by an average of 30 points. Indiana dominated Detroit last night in a 114-82 rout, on the heals of Wednesday’s 125-91 demolition of the New York Knicks. Detroit shot just 35.4 percent from the field and 56.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Pacers are on a 9-2 ATS run and 7-3 ATS playing on no days rest. Friday’s victory and the large margin of victory allowed coach Frank Vogel to keep his starters well-rested for the second game of the back-to-back. The Pistons have home court, but also plenty of problems. Detroit guard Brandon Knight (knee, ankle) is expected to sit out his second straight game. The Pistons don't do much well at No. 21 in points scored, No. 14 in points allowed, and they are 1-7 ATS against a team with a winning record. Indiana has won 13 of the past 16 meetings against Detroit and the Pacers are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings. Go with the Pacers.