New Orleans Pelicans (43-27) vs. Detroit Pistons (12-58)
March 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EDT
The line: Detroit Pistons +12; Over/Under: +228.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons meet Sunday in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here is a Pelicans vs Pistons prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans recently beat the Heat and Nets in losing to the Magic. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons recently lost to the Heat, Celtics and Pacers. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 49 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.1 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Simone Fontecchio is averaging 15.4 points and 1.8 assists. Jaden Ivey is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren grabs 11.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.3% shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction
The Pelicans have had a handful of blowout victories as of late, so it wouldn’t be shocking to see them take the Pistons to the stake. However, this is an early start where we see slow play at times and the Pels have been sidelined Ingram for at least two weeks due to a knee injury. The Pistons still aren’t winning games, but they’ve covered 35 times, so you can make money supporting Detroit. Lots of points for an early and weird start. I’ll pick up the points with the Pistons at home if I’m forced to choose.
