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

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 21, 19:40 | 6 min read

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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.

Pistons to Make Short Work of Pelicans

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.

7 Pelicans Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

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	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L

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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

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.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Over 24.5 Points -125

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has recorded Over 24.5 points in 4 straight games on the road. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -125 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Zion Williamson Over 5.5 Rebounds +126

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has racked up Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get +126 that he goes over the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -7.5

Totals Under 228.5

Player Points Cade Cunningham Over 25.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Pistons -7.5, Under 228.5 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Over 25.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons

119 - 107 Pelicans logo

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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.

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Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Pistons Big Favorites

Sportsbooks’ favorites Detroit Pistons are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -294 about them triumphing means a 75% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +240 about New Orleans Pelicans.

7.5 is the spread and 228.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 228.5 at -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Points

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 -120 is available.

Player Points

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

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Player Assists

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, team and player props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Pelicans Have Six Losses From Last Ten Home Games

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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Pistons

NBA: 20/01 Celtics 103 Pistons104
NBA: 18/01 Pacers 78 Pistons121
NBA: 16/01 Suns 105 Pistons108
NBA: 11/01 Clippers 98 Pistons92
NBA: 08/01 Bulls 93 Pistons108

Pelicans

NBA: 19/01 Pelicans 110 Rockets119
NBA: 17/01 Pelicans 119 Pacers127
NBA: 15/01 Nets 113 Pelicans116
NBA: 14/01 Nuggets 122 Pelicans116
NBA: 11/01 Pelicans 118 Magic128

Head to Head

Pistons vs Pelicans

NBA: 23/03 2025 Pelicans 130 Pistons 136
NBA: 18/03 2025 Pistons 127 Pelicans 81
NBA: 24/03 2024 Pelicans 114 Pistons 101
NBA: 03/11 2023 Pistons 116 Pelicans 125
NBA: 14/01 2023 Pelicans 116 Pistons 110
NBA: 08/12 2022 Pistons 98 Pelicans 104
NBA: 02/02 2022 Pelicans 111 Pistons 101
NBA: 11/12 2021 Pistons 93 Pelicans 109
NBA: 25/02 2021 Pistons 118 Pelicans 128
NBA: 15/02 2021 Pelicans 112 Pistons 123

Team Stats

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

Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cade Cunningham	36	35.45	924	351	25.7	9.8	1.9	5.9	0.8	1.4
Duncan Robinson	39	28.92	473	73	12.1	1.9	2.8	2.7	0.3	0.7
Jalen Duren	34	28.31	604	60	17.8	1.8	0.0	10.7	0.9	0.9

Tobias Harris	26	27.4	357	64	13.7	2.5	1.3	4.6	0.3	0.8
Ausar Thompson	37	25.94	401	95	10.8	2.6	0.1	5.9	0.8	1.6
Isaiah Stewart	37	23.49	374	42	10.1	1.1	0.9	5.6	2.0	0.3
Ron Holland	39	20.87	323	55	8.3	1.4	0.6	4.4	0.4	1.4
Caris LeVert	31	19.73	246	88	7.9	2.8	1.1	1.8	0.6	0.9
Javonte Green	41	19.47	299	32	7.3	0.8	1.1	2.7	0.4	1.4
Jaden Ivey	26	17.03	219	44	8.4	1.7	1.2	2.2	0.4	0.5
Daniss Jenkins	33	15.94	245	109	7.4	3.3	1.0	1.8	0.1	0.9
Wendell Moore Jr.	3	14.37	6	3	2.0	1.0	-	1.3	0.3	0.7
Paul Reed	31	12.18	179	38	5.8	1.2	0.2	4.3	0.6	0.9
Tolu Smith	5	10.92	26	4	5.2	0.8	-	5.6	1.0	0.4
Chaz Lanier	16	9.59	53	12	3.3	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.0	0.3
Marcus Sasser	11	9.13	61	19	5.5	1.7	1.2	1.1	0.2	0.6
Bobi Klintman	6	8.82	17	4	2.8	0.7	0.5	2.7	-	0.3
Colby Jones	1	6.8	2	2	2.0	2.0	-	4.0	-	-
Isaac Jones	4	4.55	5	1	1.3	0.3	-	0.5	-	-

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	41	35.7	909	148	22.2	3.6	3.1	6.1	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	38	29.86	573	84	15.1	2.2	1.6	5.7	0.1	0.9
Zion Williamson	29	29.28	653	102	22.5	3.5	-	5.8	0.6	1.2

Herbert Jones	23	28.31	218	52	9.5	2.3	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jeremiah Fears	45	26.54	627	143	13.9	3.2	1.0	3.7	0.2	1.2
Derik Queen	43	25.77	530	186	12.3	4.3	0.2	7.5	1.0	1.0
Jordan Poole	26	25.76	389	81	15.0	3.1	2.7	1.7	0.3	0.7
Jose Alvarado	35	22.17	277	114	7.9	3.3	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	28	19.63	216	37	7.7	1.3	0.9	2.0	0.1	0.6
Yves Missi	37	18.56	205	44	5.5	1.2	-	5.5	1.3	0.4
Micah Peavy	37	15.81	171	43	4.6	1.2	0.4	2.1	0.1	0.6
Kevon Looney	16	14.16	42	25	2.6	1.6	0.1	5.0	0.5	0.4
Jordan Hawkins	35	14.08	150	26	4.3	0.7	0.8	1.8	0.2	0.2
Karlo Matkovic	32	12.71	160	23	5.0	0.7	0.4	3.2	0.8	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

24 Daniss Jenkins

55 Duncan Robinson

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

19 Jan NBA

Celtics 103-104 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Pacers 78-121 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Suns 105-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Clippers 98-92 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Bulls 93-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Knicks 90-121 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Heat 118-112 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Pistons 128-106 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Pistons 99-112 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

18 Jan NBA

Pelicans 110-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Pelicans 119-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Nets 113-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Pelicans 118-128 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Pelicans 128-107 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Pelicans 100-117 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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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