THE New Orleans Pelicans The game against the Detroit Pistons is one of six NBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with New Orleans winning the previous matchup 125-116 on November 2.
On that note, let’s take a look at the New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons preview, including predictions, starting lineups and betting tips for March 24.
The Pelicans hold an all-time advantage of 29-17 against the Pistons. New Orleans won the last game behind CJ McCollum‘s 33 points, five assists and four rebounds. Cade Cunningham had 22 points, 11 assists, two rebounds and a steal for Detroit.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons preview, predictions, starting lineups, odds and betting tips
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 24 at Little Caesars Arena. The game begins at 3 p.m. EDT and will be televised on Bally Sports DET and Bally Sports New Orleans. Fans can stream the game live on fuboTV and NBA League Pass.
Money line: Pelicans (-724) vs. Pistons (+512)
Spread: Pelicans (-12) vs. Pistons (+12)
Total (P/U): Pelicans -110 (o214) vs. Pistons -110 (u214)
Editor’s note: Odds may change as the game approaches. The odds listed were consistent with information available at the time of writing.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons Preview
The Pelicans (42-29) are fifth in the West and have won eight of their last 10 games. Most recently, they beat the Miami Heat 111-88 on Friday. McCollum had 30 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
New Orleans is unlikely to make a jump into the top three in the Western Conference. The Pelicans will most likely stay fifth or move to fourth place at best.
The Pistons (12-58) have the worst record in the league and are at the bottom of the East standings. They’ve lost five straight, a streak that’s unlikely to be broken against the Pelicans.
Detroit recently lost 129-102 to the Boston Celtics on Friday. James Wiseman had 24 points and nine rebounds for the Pistons.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons starting lineups, subs and rotations
The Pelicans will be deprived Brandon Ingram (bone bruise in left knee) and Dyson Daniels (knee) on Sunday. New Orleans coach Willie Green is expected to start:
PG: CJ McCollum SG: Herb Jones FS: Trey Murphy PF: Zion Williamson VS : Jonas Valanciunas
The Pelicans’ key players on the bench could be Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall and Larry Nance Jr.
Detroit’s Ausar Thompson (blood clot), Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) and Stanley Umude (fractured right ankle) are out for the season. Quentin Grimes (knee), Taj Gibson (hamstring) and Simone Fontecchio (toe) are out Sunday. Jalen Duren is questionable with a past issue.
Detroit coach Monty Williams is expected to start:
PG: Cade Cunningham SG: Jaden Ivey FS: Tosan Evboumwan PF: Troy Brown Jr. VS : James Wiseman
Detroit’s primary backups should be Evan Fournier, Marcus Sasser, Chimezie Metu and Jaren Rhoden.
Editor’s note: These are projected starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons predictions
Zion Williamson has a plus/minus of 25.5 points for the game. He is averaging 22.3 points for the season. Williamson only had four points on Friday and should have a big game on Sunday. Expect the former No. 1 pick to score over 25.5 points.
Cade Cunningham has a plus/minus of 21.5 points. Cunningham has been one of the few bright spots for Detroit in the midst of its dismal season. Cunningham should be good as usual and score over 21.5 points against New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pelicans are favored on the road by oddsmakers and no one would dispute that perception. New Orleans is a much better team and Detroit is plagued by injuries. The Pelicans will cover the spread for a victory. This should be a moderately high scoring game with the team’s total being over 214 points.
