Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
At 3:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (12-58) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (43-27) at Little Caesars Arena. The Pelicans are favored by 12 points, and the over/under line is set at 214. New Orleans is 5th in the Western Conference, while Detroit is dead last in the East. The Pistons have lost five straight.
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Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Pelicans have travelled to take on the Pistons, they are 2-1. Looking back over the previous three times that the Pelicans and Pistons have faced off, they have combined to average 223 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last five road games, New Orleans has averaged 108 points per game while allowing 99 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
In Pelicans games this season, the average O/U line has been 228.3, which is higher than today’s line of 214. So far, New Orleans has a combined O/U record of 30-40-0, and 67 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 214.
On the road, the Pelicans have an average scoring differential of +4.8 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 20-16, compared to 19-14 at home.
New Orleans is 29-15 as the favorite this season and has an ATS record of 23-20 as the favorite. Overall, they are 39-30 ATS for the season.
The Pelicans won their last game against the Heat by a score of 111-88. The O/U line for that game was 207.5, and New Orleans was an underdog (+3). This win moved the Pelicans to 5th place in the Western Conference with a record of 43-27.
The Pelicans are one of the top shooting teams in the league, ranking 8th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in three-point shooting at 38%. However, they are just 18th in three-point attempts per game.
On the season, New Orleans is averaging 115.8 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 18th at 97.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to scoring on the road, the Pelicans are averaging 115 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.9% of their games.
New Orleans’ defense has been playing well, ranking 8th in the NBA with 110.5 points allowed per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Pelicans’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 34.5% from beyond the arc.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Celtics by a score of 129-102. The O/U line for that game was 223 points. Detroit was a 14-point underdog in the game.
Detroit has lost five straight games and currently has a record of 12-58, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Pistons are 9-36 and 2-13 against their division.
As the underdog, the Pistons are 31-31 ATS this season and have gone 9-54 straight-up. Today, they are 12-point underdogs and have gone 3-4 ATS as the underdog on an average scoring margin of -9.5 points per game.
On average, the Pistons’ games have finished with 231.6 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 214. For the season, their O/U record is 35-34-1.
Detroit’s ATS record for the season is 34-35, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. At home, they are 17-19 ATS compared to 17-16 on the road.
The Pistons are 7th in pace at 100 possessions per game, but they are just 24th in scoring at 111.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.8 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Detroit is 27th in attempts and 29th in makes. Overall, they are hitting 35% of their threes.
In terms of two-point shooting, the Pistons are 20th in percentage at 46%. They are also 9th in two-point makes.
At this time, the Pistons’ defense is positioned 26th in the NBA, permitting 120.2 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Celtics, the Pistons’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 52% leading to 129 points.
Based on our projections, we have the Pelicans coming out on top by a score of 117-104.
Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -12
- Projecting a combined 221 points, we like the over
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Taj Gibson – Hamstring – Out
- Isaiah Stewart – Hamstring – Out
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
- Jalen Duren – Back – Questionable
- Simone Fontecchio – Toe – Out
- Stanley Umude – Ankle – Out
- Ausar Thompson – Illness – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Out
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
