Pelicans vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 21

Pelicans vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The Detroit Pistons (31-10) are 9-point favorites as they look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (10-35) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5 points.

Pelicans vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pistons win (76.4%)

Pelicans vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Pistons have registered a 22-18-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have 24 wins against the spread in 45 games this year.
• Games involving the Pistons have hit the over 18 times out of 45 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the total in 24 of 45 opportunities (53.3%).
• Detroit has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered 12 times in 22 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 10 times in 19 opportunities in road games.
• The Pistons have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in nine of 22 home matchups (40.9%). In away games, they have hit the over in nine of 19 games (47.4%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.600, 15-10-0 record) than on the road (.450, 9-11-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (60%, 15 of 25) than away (45%, nine of 20).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 25.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 9.8 assists, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 32.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made treys per game.
• Jalen Duren averages 17.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Ausar Thompson's numbers on the season are 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 50.8% from the field.
• Isaiah Stewart is averaging 10.1 points, 1.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds.
• Duncan Robinson is averaging 12.1 points, 2.7 boards and 1.9 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 22.2 points, 6.1 boards and 3.6 assists. He is also sinking 49.7% of his shots from the field and 38.7% from 3-point range, with 3.1 triples per game (10th in NBA).
• Derik Queen's numbers on the season are 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. He is making 49.2% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans receive 13.9 points per game from Jeremiah Fears, plus 3.7 boards and 3.2 assists.
• The Pelicans receive 22.5 points per game from Zion Williamson, plus 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Per game, Saddiq Bey gives the Pelicans 15.1 points, 5.7 boards and 2.2 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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