New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on FDSD. The Pelicans come into this game with a 25-48 record, while the Pistons hold a 52-20 record.

New Orleans is currently 11th in the Western Conference, led by interim head coach James Borrego. They have a two-game losing streak and are looking to improve their 9-26 away record. Detroit, led by head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, is first in the Eastern Conference. They have a 28-9 record at home and aim to bounce back from their recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Pelicans vs Pistons Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pelicans +5.5 (-113), Pistons -5.5 (-109), Pelicans MoneyLine +177, Pistons MoneyLine -219, Over/Under 225 (-110)

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off two losses against the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. They lost to the Knicks by a score of 121-116. In the game against the Cavaliers, they fell short with a 111-106 score.

In their last win against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Pelicans scored 105 points. Saddiq Bey and Trey Murphy III were key players. Bey scored 20 points, while Murphy III added 27 points.

The Pelicans have some injury concerns heading into their next game. Dejounte Murray is questionable with an Achilles injury. Trey Murphy III is also questionable due to an ankle sprain.

Detroit Pistons Team Preview

The Detroit Pistons recently had a close game against the Atlanta Hawks. They lost by one point, with a final score of 130-129. Jalen Duren stood out with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and a 60% field goal rate. Ausar Thompson also had a good game, making 81.8% of his shots.

In another recent game, the Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110. Daniss Jenkins led the team with 30 points and 8 assists. Jalen Duren also contributed with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Tobias Harris added 14 points and 7 rebounds.

The Pistons have strong offensive stats this season. They score an average of 117.5 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. They excel in two-point attempts, ranking 2nd with 58.9 attempts per game. However, they struggle with three-pointers, ranking 28th in both made and attempted shots per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pistons are favored by 5.5 points against the Pelicans. The Pistons have strong defense, allowing only 109.8 points per game, which ranks 3rd. Considering the Pelicans allow 119.2 points per game, picking the Pistons to cover the spread at -5.5 seems reasonable.

The over/under line is set at 225 points. The Pistons score 117.5 points per game, while the Pelicans score 115.5 points per game. Given the Pistons’ solid defense and the Pelicans’ weaker defense, the total could reach 227 points, making the over a favorable pick.