Pelicans vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 21

The Detroit Pistons (31-10) will look to extend a three-game winning run when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (10-35) on January 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans play the Pistons in a game that does not have a line set.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Pelicans-Pistons game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Pelicans vs. Pistons Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Pelicans vs. Pistons Prediction

ATS Pick: Pistons (+ )
O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Pistons 121 - Pelicans 111

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans are 3-7 against the spread and 2-8 overall over their past 10 games.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 24-21-0 this year.
• Pelicans games this year have eclipsed the over/under 58.5% of the time (24 out of 41 games with a set point total).
• The 114.9 points per game the Pelicans record are only 4.8 more points than the Pistons give up (110.1).
• New Orleans has a 20-8 record against the spread and a 9-19 record overall when putting up more than 110.1 points.
• The Pelicans are shooting 46.5% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points higher than the 43.9% the Pistons allow to opponents.
• The Pelicans own a better record against the spread in home games (15-10-0) than they do in away games (9-11-0).
• When playing at home, New Orleans goes over the total 60% of the time (15 of 25 games). It has hit the over in 45% of away games (nine of 20 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Pelicans have the same winning percentage at home compared to on the road (1.000).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III posts 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 49.7% from the field and 38.7% from downtown with 3.1 made treys per game (10th in league).
• Derik Queen posts 12.6 points, 7.5 boards and 4.3 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Jeremiah Fears averages 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Zion Williamson posts 22.5 points, 5.8 boards and 3.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Saddiq Bey posts 15.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
• Against the spread, the Pistons are 22-18-1 this year.
• The Pistons have eclipsed the over/under 43.9% of the time this year (18 of 41 games with a set point total).
• The Pistons' 117.3 points per game are only 4.9 fewer points than the 122.2 the Pelicans give up.
• Detroit is 8-3-1 against the spread and 11-1 overall when it scores more than 122.2 points.
• The Pistons are shooting 47.9% from the field, 0.8% lower than the 48.7% the Pelicans' opponents have shot this season.
• The Pistons have been better against the spread at home (12-10-0) than away (10-8-1) this year.
• Detroit's games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (nine times out of 22) than away (nine of 19) this year.
• As moneyline favorites, the Pistons have won a higher percentage of games at home (14-3) than away (9-6).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham puts up 25.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game for the Pistons.
• The Pistons are receiving 17.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Jalen Duren this season.
• Ausar Thompson is averaging 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He is making 50.8% of his shots from the field.
• Isaiah Stewart gives the Pistons 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while averaging 0.3 steals and 2.0 blocked shots (third in NBA).
• Duncan Robinson gets the Pistons 12.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while posting 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

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