Detroit @ Indiana picks

Marcus Sasser has attempted 9.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Marcus Sasser has successfully made 1.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 more than he's made from downtown in all games this season. Marcus Sasser has been on the court for 25.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 9.1 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season on the road. The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a difficult one for three-point attempts; opposing teams have averaged the fewest three attempts per game in the NBA this year (28.8). The 2nd-speediest tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pistons.

Andrew Nembhard has sunk 60.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games at home, 13.7% higher than he's made from three in all games this year with the home court advantage. Andrew Nembhard has averaged 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.4 higher than he's averaged overall this year. The Pacers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league this year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which should raise opportunities for the Pacers.

Aaron Nesmith has tallied 4.1 defensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. Aaron Nesmith has averaged 31.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which should raise opportunities for the Pacers. Over the last 20 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.5 offensive boards per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise lead to more chances for offense).

T.J. McConnell has made 66.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 46.7% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. The Pacers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league this year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league while on their home court this year. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which should raise opportunities for the Pacers. Over the last 20 games, opposing squads have snagged 8.5 offensive boards per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise lead to more chances for offense).

Out of all players in the league, Cade Cunningham rates in the 87th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 2.6 fouls per game while playing on the road this year. While playing at home, the Pacers have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Cade Cunningham will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.

In comparison to last season's 32.8% mark, Aaron Nesmith's three-point prowess has risen this season to 46.6%. Aaron Nesmith has averaged 31.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The Pacers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league this year. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 45.0% on 3-pointers (27th-best in the NBA) against the Detroit Pistons, designating this as a positive matchup. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league while on their home court this year.