| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-48 | 52-20 |
| Spread | +4.5 -108 | -4.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 226.5 (-105) | Under 226.5 (-115) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Thursday, March 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN DET | |
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Cavs and Knicks and play the Raptors next. The Pelicans have won 10 of their last 16 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 6.7 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Lakers, lost to the Hawks and play the Timberwolves next. The Pistons have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four home games following an overtime loss.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Pelicans have won four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four road games.
Total Points: Facts
- Eight of the Pelicans’ last nine games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven night games between the Pelicans and Pistons have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.3).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.7).
- The Pelicans rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.8%).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser, and Cade Cunningham are out for the Pistons.
The Pelicans will be without Bryce McGowens. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray are questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
I would like to know if Murphy and Murray are playing before grabbing the points but I’m going to lean Pelicans regardless. The Pelicans continue to play hard and cash tickets regardless of who is on the court and not having any reason to play hard. The Pelicans have covered 9 of their last 10 games and are 43-30 ATS on the season. The Pistons played last night and are still down their best player. Spots like this are where the Pistons will miss Cade the most. I’ll ride the cash cows. Give me the points with the Pelicans.