Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 24

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  • The Pelicans are -11.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EDT in Detroit, MI.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-115).

The Pelicans vs Pistons Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 39-29 against the spread, while the Pistons are 33-35 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-14.5 -115O 217.5 +100-1400
Detroit Pistons +14.5 -105U 217.5 -120+800

Pistons vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Sunday‘s game with 81.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Pistons.

Pistons vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.1% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 80 games (+33.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 66 games (+17.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 45 of their last 72 games (+15.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 away games (+15.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 57 games (+14.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+12.65 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.55 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+11.05 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 39-29 (+7.1 Units / 9.22% ROI).

  • 43-27 against the Moneyline (+8.85 Units / 5.75% ROI)
  • 30-40 against the Over for game total points (-14 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 40-30 against the Under for game total points (+7 Units / 9.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 33-35 (-5.5 Units / -7.14% ROI).

  • 12-58 against the Moneyline (-32 Units / -43.39% ROI)
  • 34-35 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -5.84% ROI)
  • 35-34 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -3.12% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 79 games (-37.90 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-21.65 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 65 games (-21.35 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 75 games (-19.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 58 games (-17.05 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-22.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 60 games (-17.50 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 80 games (-14.35 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 46 games (-12.00 Units / -23% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

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Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 12-88 (.120) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pistons are 14-52 (.212) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Pistons are 4-19 (.174) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

Injury Report: Pistons vs. PelicansSunday‘s Game, Mar. 24

  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Suspension, Out
  • Quentin Grimes (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Jose Alvarado (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Out
  • CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans): Ankle, Out
  • Naji Marshall (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

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New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

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Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (433 steals/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have averaged 6.4 steals per game (472 steals/74 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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