- The Pelicans (15-8) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (6-19)
- Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
- Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
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The Detroit Pistons visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans.
The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).
The Pistons vs Pelicans Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 13-11 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 13-10 against the spread.
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Pistons vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Detroit Pistons | +10.5 -105 | O 229.5 -110 | +400 |
New Orleans Pelicans | -10.5 -115 | U 229.5 -110 | -550 |
Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 71.7% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.6% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pistons and Pelicans, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Pistons Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 away games (+21.65 Units / 73% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 54 games (+20.94 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 75 games (+19.80 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 75 games (+19.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 83 games (+14.76 Units / 16% ROI)
Pelicans Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 83 games (+18.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 73 games (+17.46 Units / 19% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 53 of their last 85 games (+17.46 Units / 18% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 52 of their last 87 games (+13.66 Units / 14% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 72 games (+13.58 Units / 14% ROI)
Detroit Pistons Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 13-11 (+0.9 Units / 3.15% ROI).
- 7-19 against the Moneyline (+0.25 Units / 0.94% ROI)
- 15-11 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI)
- 11-15 against the Under for game total points (-5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI)
New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 13-10 (+2 Units / 7.91% ROI).
- 15-8 against the Moneyline (+1.25 Units / 2.54% ROI)
- 12-11 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)
- 11-12 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Pelicans, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 85 games (-27.44 Units / -28% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 85 games (-26.45 Units / -28% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 87 games (-24.15 Units / -24% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 87 games (-20.72 Units / -21% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 46 games at home (-19.15 Units / -30% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Pistons, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 83 games (-28.15 Units / -33% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 83 games (-24.86 Units / -27% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-20.09 Units / -22% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 80 games (-19.93 Units / -24% ROI)
- The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 78 games (-16.70 Units / -19% ROI)
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- Detroit Pistons Defensive stats
- New Orleans Pelicans Defensive stats
Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans
The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455
The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317
The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312
The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480
New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons
The Pelicans are 6-14 (.300) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425
The Pelicans are 11-22 (.333) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461
The Pelicans are 29-53 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432
The Pelicans are 18-36 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451
Injury Report: Pelicans vs. Pistons – Wednesday‘s Game, Dec. 7
- Herbert Jones (Pelicans): Jones is doubtful for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against Detroit.
- E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
- Devonte’ Graham (Pelicans): Graham is questionable for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against Detroit.
- Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): Ingram is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against Detroit.
- Cade Cunningham (Pistons): Cunningham is out for Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) game and still does not have a timetable for his return.
- Isaiah Livers (Pistons): Pistons coach Dwane Casey said Livers will miss some time.
Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends
The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%
The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%
The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%
The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%
New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends
The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9
The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1
The Pelicans have made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.1
The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (496/1,534) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends
The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1
The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8
The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1
The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4
New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends
The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,149 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8
The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (111 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4
The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (417 steals/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (789 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
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