The New Orleans Pelicans (43-27) visit the Detroit Pistons (12-58) on March 24, 2024 at Little Caesars Arena. The Pelicans are favored by 12 points as they enter the matchup 8-2 in their last 10 games. The matchup’s point total is set at 217.
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Pelicans vs. Pistons Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | -12 | 217 |
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Injury Report as of March 24
Pelicans: Dyson Daniels: Out (Knee), Brandon Ingram: Out (Knee)
Pistons: Jalen Duren: Questionable (Back), Taj Gibson: Out (Hamstring), Taj Gibson: Out (Hamstring), Isaiah Stewart: Out (Hamstring), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Toe), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Toe), Ausar Thompson: Out (Illness), Stanley Umude: Out (Ankle), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (-12) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (217) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Pelicans vs. Pistons Stat Rankings
| Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | Pistons Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.8 (13th) | Points Scored | 111.4 (24th) |
| 110.5 (8th) | Points Allowed | 120.2 (26th) |
| 44.6 (7th) | Rebounds | 43.9 (12th) |
| 10.7 (13th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.9 (11th) |
| 12.3 (18th) | 3pt Made | 11.1 (29th) |
| 27.1 (11th) | Assists | 26.2 (19th) |
| 12.6 (15th) | Turnovers | 14.9 (29th) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 59 | 22.3 | 5.8 | 5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| CJ McCollum | 54 | 18.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| Trey Murphy III | 45 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 70 | 12.5 | 9.2 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Herbert Jones | 64 | 11.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Pistons Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 59 | 22.1 | 4.3 | 7.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Jaden Ivey | 66 | 15.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Jalen Duren | 54 | 13.8 | 11.9 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Marcus Sasser | 61 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Evan Fournier | 18 | 7.3 | 2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Betting Trends
- The Pelicans have 40 wins in 70 games against the spread this season.
- Against the spread as 12-point favorites or more, New Orleans is 3-1.
- The Pelicans have seen 30 of their 70 games go over the point total.
- A total of 51 times so far this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined to score more than 217 points.
- The total for this game is 217, 9.3 points fewer than the average total in Pelicans games thus far this season.
- The Pistons’ record against the spread is 34-35-1.
- Against the spread, as a 12-point underdog or more, Detroit is 11-9.
- There have been 34 Pistons games (out of 70) that went over the total this season.
- So far this year, 53 Detroit’s games have featured more than 217 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Pistons games this year (217) is 14.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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