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

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans tip off against the Detroit Pistons 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.

Over 225.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Pelicans go up against the Pistons. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their previous three road games. They recently suffered a 121-116 loss against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Zion Williamson dropped 22 points, as Jeremiah Fears finished with 21 and Saddiq Bey 18.

Detroit Pistons were defeated last time out. Little Caesars Arena saw them beaten at home to Atlanta Hawks by a 130-129 (OT) scoreline. Jalen Duren had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Tobias Harris scored 22 points, while Daniss Jenkins recorded 19 points and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 112-104 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Pistons have racked up three consecutive wins over the Pelicans. Conversely, they have lost 7 of the past 10 on the head-to-head.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 119.4 points, 44.6 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.8 points and 44.1 rebounds per contest.

Zion Williamson is averaging 20.5 points, Yves Missi 7.0 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 4.9 assists, while Trey Murphy averages 3.7 (40.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Pistons have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.2 points and 39.3 rebounds.

Jalen Duren is averaging 24.3 points and 9.6 rebounds, Cade Cunningham 6.2 assists and Duncan Robinson 2.7 (45.0%) 3-pointers.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Over 225.5 points are expected be scored during this NBA contest, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

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Key Pelicans vs Pistons stats:

• The 225.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Pelicans games.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pistons games.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Pistons games.

Over 225.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 110 - 120 Pistons

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Pistons to record a 120-110 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons 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.

Detroit Pistons have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -196 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that New Orleans Pelicans are least likely to win at +164.

The spread is currently 5, with the total points line at 226.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 226.5, it’s -110.

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Moneyline

Pelicans

+164

Pistons

-196

Point Spread

Pelicans +5

-110

Pistons -5

-110

Total Points

Under 226.5

-110

Over 226.5

-110

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The Pistons have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 118.60 points scored and 109.60 points allowed.

The Pelicans have come up short in their last three on the road. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 118.80 points on average and giving up 119.50.

The last Little Caesars Arena meeting saw the Pistons beat the Pelicans 136-130. Over the last 8 head-to-head clashes at Little Caesars Arena, the Pelicans have secured six victories, as the Pistons have picked up two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		7-3	228.20	118.60	109.60	5	5
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		4-6	238.30	118.80	119.50	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
• U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 238.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 225.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.40 pts and allowed 112.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.80 pts and allowed 119.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.70 pts and allowed 111.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.60 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.50 (79.34%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (82.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 34.60 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.10 (79.76%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 31.40
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 9.80
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 34.90 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.00 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (79.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 29.40
• Blocks: 6.40
• Steals: 11.00
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

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	48	24	0.667	114.2	107	7.2	25-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	1W
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Raptors	40	32	0.556	113.9	112.4	1.5	19-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1L
76ers	40	33	0.548	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	19-16	9-7	23-23	6-4	1W
Nets	17	56	0.233	106.3	115.7	-9.4	9-26	8-30	3-12	12-32	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	45	28	0.616	119	115	4	23-14	22-14	10-5	29-18	6-4	1L
Bucks	29	43	0.403	110.6	116.6	-6	16-19	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	43	0.403	116.3	120.8	-4.5	18-20	11-23	4-11	17-29	4-6	1L
Pacers	16	57	0.219	111.9	120.7	-8.8	10-26	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	41	32	0.562	118.4	116.6	1.8	21-16	20-16	8-6	23-21	9-1	3W
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Heat	39	34	0.534	120.2	117.3	2.9	23-14	16-20	7-7	23-20	5-5	1W
Wizards	17	55	0.236	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-26	6-29	2-12	11-34	1-9	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	16	0.781	118.6	107.6	11	29-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1L
Nuggets	46	28	0.622	121.1	116.7	4.4	22-13	24-15	7-5	28-16	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	45	28	0.616	118.3	114.4	3.9	25-13	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	37	37	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	20-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	7-3	2W
Jazz	21	52	0.288	117.3	125.2	-7.9	13-25	8-27	1-12	11-33	2-8	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	47	26	0.644	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	37	36	0.507	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	3W
Warriors	35	38	0.479	115	114.8	0.2	20-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	3-7	2W
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	55	18	0.753	119.3	111.5	7.8	28-7	27-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	7W
Rockets	43	29	0.597	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	18-19	7-6	23-22	4-6	2L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	48	0.333	115.1	119.1	-4	13-22	11-26	6-8	19-28	1-9	4L
Mavericks	23	50	0.315	114	119.3	-5.3	14-23	9-27	4-11	12-33	2-8	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Celtics	48	24	0.667	114.2	107	7.2	25-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	1W
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Cavaliers	45	28	0.616	119	115	4	23-14	22-14	10-5	29-18	6-4	1L
Hawks	41	32	0.562	118.4	116.6	1.8	21-16	20-16	8-6	23-21	9-1	3W
Raptors	40	32	0.556	113.9	112.4	1.5	19-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1L
76ers	40	33	0.548	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	19-16	9-7	23-23	6-4	1W
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Heat	39	34	0.534	120.2	117.3	2.9	23-14	16-20	7-7	23-20	5-5	1W
Bucks	29	43	0.403	110.6	116.6	-6	16-19	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	43	0.403	116.3	120.8	-4.5	18-20	11-23	4-11	17-29	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	55	0.236	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-26	6-29	2-12	11-34	1-9	1W
Nets	17	56	0.233	106.3	115.7	-9.4	9-26	8-30	3-12	12-32	1-9	9L
Pacers	16	57	0.219	111.9	120.7	-8.8	10-26	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	16	0.781	118.6	107.6	11	29-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1L
Spurs	55	18	0.753	119.3	111.5	7.8	28-7	27-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	7W
Lakers	47	26	0.644	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1W
Nuggets	46	28	0.622	121.1	116.7	4.4	22-13	24-15	7-5	28-16	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	45	28	0.616	118.3	114.4	3.9	25-13	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	2W
Rockets	43	29	0.597	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	18-19	7-6	23-22	4-6	2L
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	37	36	0.507	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	37	37	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	20-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	7-3	2W
Warriors	35	38	0.479	115	114.8	0.2	20-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	3-7	2W
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	48	0.333	115.1	119.1	-4	13-22	11-26	6-8	19-28	1-9	4L
Mavericks	23	50	0.315	114	119.3	-5.3	14-23	9-27	4-11	12-33	2-8	5L
Jazz	21	52	0.288	117.3	125.2	-7.9	13-25	8-27	1-12	11-33	2-8	3L
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	16	0.781	118.6	107.6	11	29-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1L
Spurs	55	18	0.753	119.3	111.5	7.8	28-7	27-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	7W
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Celtics	48	24	0.667	114.2	107	7.2	25-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	1W
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Lakers	47	26	0.644	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1W
Nuggets	46	28	0.622	121.1	116.7	4.4	22-13	24-15	7-5	28-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	45	28	0.616	119	115	4	23-14	22-14	10-5	29-18	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	45	28	0.616	118.3	114.4	3.9	25-13	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	2W
Rockets	43	29	0.597	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	18-19	7-6	23-22	4-6	2L
Hawks	41	32	0.562	118.4	116.6	1.8	21-16	20-16	8-6	23-21	9-1	3W
Raptors	40	32	0.556	113.9	112.4	1.5	19-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1L
76ers	40	33	0.548	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	19-16	9-7	23-23	6-4	1W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Heat	39	34	0.534	120.2	117.3	2.9	23-14	16-20	7-7	23-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Clippers	37	36	0.507	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	37	37	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	20-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	7-3	2W
Warriors	35	38	0.479	115	114.8	0.2	20-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	3-7	2W
Bulls	29	43	0.403	116.3	120.8	-4.5	18-20	11-23	4-11	17-29	4-6	1L
Bucks	29	43	0.403	110.6	116.6	-6	16-19	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	48	0.333	115.1	119.1	-4	13-22	11-26	6-8	19-28	1-9	4L
Mavericks	23	50	0.315	114	119.3	-5.3	14-23	9-27	4-11	12-33	2-8	5L
Jazz	21	52	0.288	117.3	125.2	-7.9	13-25	8-27	1-12	11-33	2-8	3L
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L
Wizards	17	55	0.236	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-26	6-29	2-12	11-34	1-9	1W
Nets	17	56	0.233	106.3	115.7	-9.4	9-26	8-30	3-12	12-32	1-9	9L
Pacers	16	57	0.219	111.9	120.7	-8.8	10-26	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1L

• 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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