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  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Will Pistons Cover the Spread?

The Pistons can cover the -6.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at 1.89 to overcome the Pelicans.

8 Wins for Pelicans in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Detroit Pistons have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Little Caesars Arena, they were turned over 113-107 by Oklahoma City Thunder. Tobias Harris scored 18 points, with Dennis Schroeder getting 17 and Malik Beasley 15.

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 119-115 scoreline occurred on the road at Frost Bank Center against San Antonio Spurs. On the points front, CJ McCollum recorded 26, Trey Murphy 20 and Bruce Brown 19.

The scoreline was 114-101 in favor of the Pelicans when they last played the Pistons, with the matchup taking place at Little Caesars Arena. The Pelicans have beaten the Pistons in the past seven matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Celtics Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.4 points, 45.2 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.6 points and 41.9 rebounds per contest.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.8 points and 8.3 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 10.2 rebounds and Malik Beasley 3.5 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 43.0 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 72.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.2 points and 43.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.1 points, Karlo Matkovic 6.9 rebounds and Zion Williamson 4.9 assists, while CJ McCollum has an average of 2.7 (42.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Expert NBA Analysis

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Key Pistons vs Pelicans stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 12 of their last 20 games.

Pistons vs Pelicans Prediction

We’re backing Detroit Pistons against the spread in this NBA matchup. It could be shrewd to wager the favorites to cover the attractive -6.5 line, with odds of 1.89 on offer.

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Pistons -6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Tobias Harris Over 5.5 Rebounds 1.83 Bet365 logo

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has secured Over 5.5 rebounds in 6 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of 1.83 are now available.

Latest Tobias Harris Player Prop Odds

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Cade Cunningham Over 27.5 Points 1.92 Bet365 logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has recorded Over 27.5 points in 5 straight games on the road. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of 1.92 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Cade Cunningham Player Prop Odds

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Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Bet Builder Tips

Spread Pistons -6.5
Totals Under 232.5
Player Rebounds Tobias Harris Over 5.5

Our same game parlay pick is Pistons -6.5 on the spread, Under 232.5 and to record rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 120 - 109 Pelicans logo Pelicans

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Pistons can be backed speculatively to achieve a 120-109 victory.

Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Pistons Favorites to Win According to the Books

Detroit Pistons are 1.37 favorites and that means a 73% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At 3.20, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 234.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 234.5 can find odds of 1.93 available.

If you think the Pistons can reach 20 points first, then odds of 1.65 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Pelicans are 2.25 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Cade Cunningham. Odds of 1.79 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there is 1.94 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 27.5
1.79
Under 27.5
1.94
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 23.5
1.97
Under 23.5
1.80
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
1.89
Under 21.5
1.87
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C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
1.91
Under 19.5
1.85
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Player Assists

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
1.94
Under 9.5
1.80
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
1.69
Under 4.5
2.12
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C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
2.03
Under 4.5
1.75
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
1.74
Under 3.5
2.05
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Player Rebounds

Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
1.89
Under 11.5
1.83
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
2.04
Under 7.5
1.74
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
2.04
Under 5.5
1.73
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
1.70
Under 5.5
2.10
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 63 35.2 1614 584 25.6 9.3 2.1 6.1 0.7 1.0
Tobias Harris 64 32.21 894 141 14.0 2.2 1.3 6.1 0.8 0.9
Jaden Ivey 30 29.93 528 119 17.6 4.0 2.1 4.1 0.4 0.9

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 52 35.64 1124 188 21.6 3.6 3.0 5.2 0.8 1.1
CJ McCollum 52 32.77 1107 209 21.3 4.0 3.1 3.8 0.5 0.8
Dejounte Murray 31 32.65 542 228 17.5 7.4 1.7 6.5 0.4 2.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaden Ivey
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Herbert Jones
Injured
Brandon Boston Jr.
Injured

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
1 Zion Williamson
3 CJ McCollum
13 Kelly Olynyk
21 Yves Missi
25 Trey Murphy
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup
0 Jalen Duren
2 Cade Cunningham
8 Tim Hardaway Jr.
9 Ausar Thompson
12 Tobias Harris

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

16 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-107 Pistons
14 Mar NBA
Wizards 129-125 Pistons
12 Mar NBA
Wizards 103-123 Pistons
10 Mar NBA
Pistons 119-112 Trail Blazers
09 Mar NBA
Pistons 110-115 Warriors
06 Mar NBA
Pistons 115-123 Clippers
04 Mar NBA
Pistons 134-106 Jazz
02 Mar NBA
Nets 94-115 Pistons
01 Mar NBA
Nuggets 134-119 Pistons
27 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-117 Pistons

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

16 Mar NBA
Pelicans 115-119 Spurs
14 Mar NBA
Magic 113-93 Pelicans
12 Mar NBA
Clippers 120-127 Pelicans
10 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-104 Pelicans
09 Mar NBA
Pelicans 117-146 Rockets
07 Mar NBA
Rockets 109-97 Pelicans
05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 115-136 Lakers
03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 128-121 Jazz
01 Mar NBA
Pelicans 108-125 Suns
28 Feb NBA
Pelicans 124-116 Suns

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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