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

The Detroit Pistons (31-10) will try to extend a three-game winning stretch 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 strong, 9.5-point favorite. The over/under is 233.5 points for the game.

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 (- 9.5)
O/U Pick: Under (233.5)
Score Prediction: Pistons 121 - Pelicans 111

Pistons vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• Pistons games have gone over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 13 times (out of 41) this season.
• The Pelicans games have gone over 233.5 total points scored in 25 of 45 total matchups this year.
• The two teams average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game (232.2) than this matchup's over/under of 233.5 points.
• The Pistons and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 1.2 fewer points per game than the point total of 233.5 set in this outing.
• Detroit has been victorious in 23, or 71.9%, of the 32 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• New Orleans has been victorious in six, or 14.6%, of the 41 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• After the last two head-to-head meetings, Detroit has a 2-0 record against New Orleans.
• The teams are both 1-1 against the spread in those outings.

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons have gone 7-3 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
• Detroit has averaged a total of 227.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 6.0 less than this matchup's over/under of 233.5.
• The Pistons are 22-18-1 against the spread this year.
• So far this season, Detroit has been installed as favorites by a 9.5-point margin or more nine times and are 5-4 ATS in those contests.
• Pistons games this year have eclipsed the over/under 40% of the time (18 out of 45 games with a set point total).
• The 117.3 points per game the Pistons average are just 4.9 fewer points than the Pelicans allow (122.2).
• When Detroit totals more than 122.2 points, it is 8-3-1 against the spread and 11-1 overall.
• The Pistons make 47.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.8 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have allowed to their opponents (48.7%).
• Against the spread, the Pistons have fared better when playing at home, covering 12 times in 22 home games, and 10 times in 19 road games.
• In terms of over/unders, Detroit hits the over less often in home games, as it has exceeded the total nine times in 22 opportunities this season (40.9%). In away games, it has hit the over nine times in 19 opportunities (47.4%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Pistons have won a higher percentage of their games at home (.824) compared to road games (.600).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham puts up 25.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 9.8 assists per contest, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 32.7% from downtown with 1.9 made treys per game.
• Jalen Duren averages 17.8 points, 1.8 assists and 10.7 boards per game.
• Ausar Thompson puts up 10.8 points, 5.9 boards and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 50.8% from the field.
• Isaiah Stewart puts up 10.1 points, 5.6 boards and 1.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.3 steals and 2.0 blocks (third in league).
• Duncan Robinson averages 12.1 points, 1.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds.

Pistons Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have gone 2-8 in their past 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 239.7 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.2 more than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 24-21-0 this year.
• New Orleans has been underdogs by 9.5 points or more 16 times this season and are 10-6 ATS in those games.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 53.3% of the time (24 out of 45 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans put up an average of 114.9 points per game, only 4.8 more points than the 110.1 the Pistons allow.
• 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 greater than the 43.9% shooting opponents of the Pistons have averaged.
• The Pelicans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (15-10-0). Away, it is .450 (9-11-0).
• New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under 60% of the time at home (15 of 25), and 45% of the time on the road (nine of 20).
• As moneyline favorites, the Pelicans have a 1.000 winning percentage both at home (3-0) and on the road (1-0).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III delivers 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Pelicans.
• On a per-game basis, Derik Queen gets the Pelicans 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest while posting 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Zion Williamson gives the Pelicans 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while posting 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 season.

Pelicans Player Props

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