Pistons vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 26

Pistons vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-48) are 5-point underdogs as they look to stop a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Detroit Pistons (52-20) on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup has an over/under set at 226.5 points.

Pistons vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pistons win (79.6%)

Pistons vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Pistons have covered the spread in a game 37 times this season (37-32-2).
• The Pelicans have 42 wins against the spread in 73 games this year.
• This season, Pistons games have hit the over 34 times out of 73 chances.
• The Pelicans have eclipsed the over/under 49.3% of the time this season (36 of 73 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, Detroit sports a worse record against the spread (18-18-1) compared to its ATS record in away games (19-14-1).
• The Pistons have eclipsed the total in a lower percentage of games at home (45.9%) than games on the road (48.6%).
• New Orleans has been better against the spread at home (24-13-1) than on the road (18-15-1) this year.
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, 19 of 38) than on the road (48.6%, 17 of 35).

Pistons Leaders

• Jalen Duren averages 19.3 points, 10.6 boards and 1.7 assists.
• Ausar Thompson averages 10 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting 51.4% from the floor.
• Tobias Harris' numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 45.8% from the floor and 34.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.3 made 3-pointers.
• Duncan Robinson is averaging 11.9 points, 2.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
• Kevin Huerter averages 9.7 points, 3.5 boards and 2.5 assists, shooting 44.8% from the field and 29.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 21.7 points for the Pelicans, plus 5.7 boards and 3.8 assists.
• The Pelicans receive 17.4 points per game from Saddiq Bey, plus 5.7 boards and 2.6 assists.
• Zion Williamson's numbers on the season are 21.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 60.1% of his shots from the field (eighth in league).
• Per game, Derik Queen provides the Pelicans 11.3 points, 6.8 boards and 3.8 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 13.1 points, 3.6 boards and 3.2 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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