Pelicans vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 24, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 24, 2024

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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