The Detroit Pistons (20-26) will travel to the Smoothie King Center to meet the New Orleans Pelicans (22-25). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, and can be seen on Fox Sports – New Orleans.
Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans ATS Odds
The last time the Pelicans were in action, they won big over the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-85, despite being 3-point underdogs. The Pistons, meanwhile, were topped by the Washington Wizards, 101-87, and were not able to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. The New Orleans game finished 31.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5, while the Detroit game went 27 points under the projected point total of 215.
New Orleans dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.243 (above their season average of 0.222) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.536). For those same stats, Memphis recorded marks of 0.114 and 0.426, respectively. Detroit, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.474 vs. 0.506). New Orleans was led by Jrue Holiday, who put up 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Blake Griffin had a solid performance for Detroit, recording 29 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Holiday led the Pelicans to a 116-108 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 37 points. The two teams combined to put up 224 points, which was just under the projected point total of 224.5, and New Orleans covered as a 2.5-point favorite. New Orleans did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (20-23; 87.0 percent). Detroit, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 16.8).
Pistons games have typically finished under the O/U total (56.5 percent). Detroit comes into the game with records of 20-26 straight up (SU) and 21-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Detroit, Pelicans games have finished over the total 51.1 percent of the time. Moreover, New Orleans owns records of 22-25 SU and 21-25-1 ATS.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Pelicans currently rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (25.1 percent), while Detroit ranks third in defensive rebounding percentage (79.6 percent).
Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Pelicans average 16.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Pistons rank 23rd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while New Orleans ranks 27th (33.6).
- The Pelicans rank seventh in blocks per game (5.6) while the Pistons rank 28th (3.8).
- New Orleans ranks 11th in fast break points per game (14.2) while Detroit ranks 29th (9.6).
- New Orleans ranks fifth in second chance points per game (14.9) while Detroit ranks 20th (12.9).
- The Pelicans average 57.7 points in the paint per game, which ranks first in the league. The Pistons rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (51.0).
- The Pistons rank ninth in steals allowed per game (7.4) while the Pelicans rank 25th (8.4).
- New Orleans ranks sixth in rebounds per game (46.9) while Detroit ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (44.1).
- New Orleans ranks fourth in assists per game (26.8) while Detroit ranks 26th (22.0).
- When allowing under 100 points, Detroit is 5-2 and New Orleans is 5-0.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Pistons are 19-16 and the Pelicans are 22-23.
- Detroit is 11-11 ATS on the road, while New Orleans is 11-10 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 13 of the Pistons’ 22 road games, while 10 of the Pelicans’ 21 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pelicans are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 3-2.
- In their last five games, New Orleans has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Detroit has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Pelicans have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, New Orleans has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 100.0 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 102.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
