Indiana Pacers -5 (-108)
The Pacers had a very successful 2023-24 season in which they reached the Eastern Conference Finals.
They still have a familiar roster from the team that lost to the Celtics in the ECF, so there’s no reason they can’t face the best team again in 24-25.
The Pistons, on the other hand, finished with the worst record in the NBA last season.
They’ve brought in some veterans Tim Hardaway and Tobias Harris, both of whom are expected to start, and they’re also hoping that their young roster can make some natural strides.
While the Pistons will improve on last season’s disaster, I don’t think they’ll be close to being a 5-points underdog to the Pacers.
If the Pacers make a reasonable percentage of their long-range shots, they should overcome that disadvantage here.
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The public betting has 91% of the money on Pares to win and 80% of the money on the spread. Oh my god!! This scares me a bit, but I can't bet against the public on this game. | 
