Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Pelicans

The Detroit Pistons hit the hardwood against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our pick is that the Pistons will gain the upper hand against the Pelicans. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -110, with the -9.5 line offering lots of appeal.

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Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 104-103 home win at Little Caesars Arena. Tobias Harris dropped 25 points, as Jalen Duren finished with 18 and Cade Cunningham 16.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Toyota Center, Houston Rockets recently beat them 119-110. Trey Murphy scored 21 points, with Zion Williamson adding 20 and Derik Queen 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have beaten the Pelicans in the last two matchups. A 127-81 victory at Smoothie King Center was followed by a 136-130 win at Little Caesars Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Pelicans have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 110.7 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 11.7 steals and 8.2 blocks while shooting 47.4% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 101.3 points and 40.1 rebounds per contest.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 18.3 points and 8.1 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 6.2 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.9 (44.6%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 8.3 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 75.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.1 points and 42.6 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 23.3 points and 4.0 (40.8%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 8.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

This Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Pistons should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward in this NBA showdown. Back this pick off -9.5 to cover the line at -110.

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Key Pistons vs Pelicans stats:

• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 10 games.

Pistons -9.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons 119 - 107 Pelicans

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Pistons to achieve a winning scoreline of 119-107 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Detroit Pistons are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -370 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +300 about New Orleans Pelicans.

9.5 is the spread and 233.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 233.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Pistons

-370

Pelicans

+300

Point Spread

Pistons -9.5

-110

Pelicans +9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 233.5

-110

Over 233.5

-110

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Cade Cunningham is available at -110 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 25.5

-110

Under 25.5

-118

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-105

Under 20.5

-123

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-102

Under 20.5

-127

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 17.5

-111

Under 17.5

-116

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-120

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)

Over 12.5

-102

Under 12.5

-127

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-105

Under 11.5

-123

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-130

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 11.5

+103

Under 11.5

-133

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-130

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-127

Under 8.5

-102

Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-116

Under 8.5

-111

Ron Holland (Pistons)

Over 7.5

-119

Under 7.5

-109

Caris LeVert (Pistons)

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-103

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 10.5

+107

Under 10.5

-139

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+136

Under 4.5

-179

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-114

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-154

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+139

Under 2.5

-182

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-102

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-105

Under 6.5

-123

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+113

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-156

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-137

Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-120

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-127

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-130

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+117

Under 4.5

-152

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-152

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+109

Under 2.5

-141

The Pelicans have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 117.10 points on offense and surrendering 118.60 on defense.

The Pistons have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 118.90 points per matchup and giving up 115.70.

The Pistons beat the Pelicans 127-81 when the teams last met at Smoothie King Center. In 9 meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have six wins to their name, with the Pistons having three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		4-6	235.70	117.10	118.60	5	5
Detroit Pistons Away Stats		6-4	234.60	118.90	115.70	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
• U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 212.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.70 pts and allowed 101.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 115.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.50 pts and allowed 119.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.10 pts and allowed 118.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.10 (76.37%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 8.20
• Steals: 11.70
• Turnovers : 15.80
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.30 (74.69%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 14.50, Defensive 30.10
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 10.20
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 23.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.70 (75.12%)
• Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 6.20
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.60 (31%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.50 (79.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 14.20, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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