Are you in need of Pelicans vs. Pistons predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Pistons are on the road to face the Pelicans on Thursday, Nov 2 at 8:00 ET. The current total is 218, and the Pelicans are favored by 7. Keep reading to get our Pelicans vs. Pistons player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -7
- Total 218
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Nov 2
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Detroit has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 105 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-2-1.
Can the Pistons Grab a Win in New Orleans?
Heading into their game vs. the Pelicans, the Detroit Pistons currently occupy the 8th position in the Eastern Conference and the 3rd position in the Central Division. With an overall record of 2 wins and 3 losses, their win percentage stands at 40.0%.
The Pistons offense is coming into the game, ranking 8th in the NBA for points per game (108.8), 7th for possessions per game (99.6), and 18th for field goal percentage (45.9%) in the 2023-2024 season.
Detroit’s offense is currently characterized by their three point percentage (40.1%), three point attempts per game (29.4), and effective field goal percentage (52.3%) in the 2023-2024 season. They rank 6th in the NBA for three point percentage, 19th for three point attempts per game, and 18th for effective field goal percentage.
On defense, the Pistons rank 21st in the NBA with an average of 6.4 steals per game. They also rank 10th in the NBA, allowing an average of 118.52 points per game, and 28th in the NBA, giving up 26.21 free throw attempts per game.
Can the Pelicans Pull Off a Home Win?
In their previous game, New Orleans played the Thunder and emerged victorious with a score of 110-106, bringing their overall record to 3-1.
Offensively, the New Orleans Pelicans achieved 8 steals, an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%, and a possessions/pace of 102.75 in their recent away game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With a final score of 110-106, the Pelicans secured a victory, bringing their overall record to 3-1.
New Orleans’ defense is coming off a game where they achieved 8 steals, 36 defensive rebounds, and allowed 106 points against the Thunder. The Pelicans’ defensive performance played a crucial role in their 110-106 victory over the Thunder.
Pelicans vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Zion Williamson and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. According to our projections, Zion Williamson is expected to record 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 24.5.
The Prop: Zion Williamson Under 24.5 Points (-125)
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Pelicans vs. Pistons Predictions
The Pelicans is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 108-96. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Pelicans at -7.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 218 and our model has the Pistons and Pelicans finishing with a combined 204 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pelicans -7 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook