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

The Detroit Pistons (31-10) will attempt to build on a three-game winning run when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (10-35) on January 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. Wednesday's matchup between the Pistons and the Pelicans sees the Pistons as a solid, 9-point favorite. The game's point total is 230.5.

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

Pistons vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• 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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Pistons vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pistons (- 9)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score Prediction: Pistons 121 - Pelicans 111

Pistons vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• The Pistons have played 18 games with more than 230.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, this season.
• This year, 29 of the Pelicans' 45 total matchups have gone over 230.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average a combined 232.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than the total of 230.5 set for this matchup.
• The Pistons and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 1.8 more points per game than the over/under of 230.5 set for this outing.
• Detroit has been the favorite in 32 games this season and has come away with the win 23 times (71.9%) in those contests.
• New Orleans has been chosen as underdogs in 41 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (14.6%) in those games.
• Detroit has won both of its last two head-to-head meetings with New Orleans.
• The two teams are both 1-1 against the spread in those outings.

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Detroit's average total over the last 10 games is 3.0 points fewer than the 230.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Pistons have played 41 games, with 22 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Detroit has been installed as favorites by a 9-point margin or more 12 times and are 6-5-1 ATS in those games.
• Pistons games this year have hit the over on 18 of 45 set point totals.
• The Pistons average 117.3 points per game, just 4.9 fewer points than the 122.2 the Pelicans allow.
• Detroit is 8-3-1 against the spread and 11-1 overall when scoring more than 122.2 points.
• This season, the Pistons have a 47.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.8% lower than the 48.7% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have hit.
• The Pistons have done a better job covering the spread in home games (12-10-0) than they have in road affairs (10-8-1).
• Detroit has eclipsed the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in nine of 22 home matchups (40.9%). In road games, it has hit the over in nine of 19 games (47.4%).
• The Pistons have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 14-3 (.824). On the road as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 9-6 (.600).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 25.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Jalen Duren averages 17.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 63.0% from the floor (sixth in league).
• Ausar Thompson posts 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 50.8% from the field.
• Isaiah Stewart averages 10.1 points, 1.2 assists and 5.6 boards.
• Duncan Robinson posts 12.1 points, 2.7 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.

Pistons Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans are 3-7 against the spread and 2-8 overall in their last 10 games.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 239.7 combined points in its last 10 games, 9.2 more than the 230.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Pelicans' 45 games this season, they have 24 wins against the spread.
• New Orleans has been underdogs by 9 points or more 18 times this season and are 11-7 ATS in those contests.
• The Pelicans have eclipsed the over/under 53.3% of the time this year (24 of 45 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans put up an average of 114.9 points per game, just 4.8 more points than the 110.1 the Pistons give up.
• New Orleans has put together a 20-8 ATS record and a 9-19 overall record in games it scores more than 110.1 points.
• The Pelicans have shot at a 46.5% rate from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points above the 43.9% shooting opponents of the Pistons have averaged.
• This season, the Pelicans are 15-10-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). Away, they are 9-11-0 ATS (.450).
• Looking at the over/under, New Orleans' games have gone over 15 of 25 times at home (60%), and nine of 20 away (45%).
• The Pelicans' winning percentage as moneyline favorites, both at home (3-0 record) and on the road (1-0), is 1.000.

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III delivers 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans are receiving 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game from Derik Queen this year.
• The Pelicans are getting 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears this year.
• Zion Williamson gets the Pelicans 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while averaging 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• The Pelicans are receiving 15.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game from Saddiq Bey this year.

Pelicans Player Props

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