The Detroit Pistons (37-31) and New Orleans Pelicans (18-50) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass
The Pistons are 7.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Pistons -7.5), with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. Detroit is a -340 favorite to win outright, while New Orleans is +270 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pistons vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks.
Pistons vs. Pelicans Picks, Prediction
My Pelicans vs. Pistons best bet is on Detroit to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Pistons -7.5
Pistons vs. Pelicans Odds
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -110 | 232.5 -110o / -110u | -340 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -110 | 232.5 -110o / -110u | +270 |
- Pistons vs. Pelicans spread: Pistons -7.5
- Pistons vs. Pelicans over/under: 232.5 total points
- Pistons vs. Pelicans moneyline: Pistons -340, Pelicans +270
- Pistons vs. Pelicans best bet:Pistons -7.5 (-110)
Pistons vs. Pelicans Preview
The up-in-the-air status (again) of Zion Williamson sort of encapsulates this season for the Pelicans, now in the latest of a series of steep declines.
The Pelicans have now lost in six of their last seven games, with several blowouts in there, including heavy losses to the Lakers, Rockets, and Magic.
Across their last 24 games, the Pelicans are just 6-18, and Zion's potential absence is another negative, as New Orleans is actually 5-4 SU its last nine games with Zion available.
The Pistons, however, have been almost the antithesis of New Orleans, as Detroit has consistently punched above its weight, and bounced back from a rare poor effort vs. the Wizards to playing OKC very tough on Saturday, and still 10-4-1 their last 15 vs the line.
Let's lay the points with Detroit.
Best Bet: Pistons -7.5 (-110)
Pistons vs. Pelicans Betting Predictions
By Kyle Murray
Minutes certainly haven't been an issue for Tobias Harris of late, as he has played 35+ minutes in 4 of the Pistons' last 5 games.
In games with at least 34 minutes this season, Harris is averaging 6.7 rebounds, and in a matchup against a Pelicans team who has allowed the 3rd-most rebounds per game, Harris projects for 6.9 rebounds.
Pick: Tobias Harris Over 5.5 Rebounds (-125)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Pistons -7.5
- Tobias Harris Over 5.5 Rebounds
Parlay Payout: +230
Pelicans vs. Pistons Betting Trends
