Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 12, 2026

The market total of 229.5 looked vulnerable early when Detroit jumped out to a 41-27 advantage in the first quarter, but Indiana clawed back immediately. The second quarter became a shootout—76 combined points across both squads—that pushed the game well above the number by halftime. Detroit and Indiana combined for 144 points in the first half alone, setting a pace that suggested a decisive blow-past. The second half, however, told a different story. Scoring dried up dramatically: just 53 combined points in the third quarter and 57 in the fourth. Despite the collapse, the Pistons held on for a 133-121 victory, with the final combined total of 254 landing 24.5 points over the market.

Paul Reed led Detroit with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Tobias Harris added 24 points and Isaiah Stewart contributed 16. Indiana stayed competitive behind Obi Toppin and Quenton Jackson, who each scored 21 points; Jackson also dished 8 assists. Kobe Brown chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds for the Pacers. DAGGER's pregame lean to the over cashed convincingly, though the live call during the game did not land. The teams' recent head-to-head history—three meetings producing totals of 199, 239, and 239—illustrated the volatility of this matchup. Detroit's superior defensive profile (109.0 allowed per game vs. Indiana's 119.0) ultimately proved decisive in the second-half slowdown.