The Detroit Pistons (9-14) visit the struggling New Orleans Pelicans (6-17) Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. We analyze Pistons-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
The Pistons beat the visiting Pacers 108-101 Friday. PF Blake Griffin, whose 3-pointer broke a tie with 41 seconds left, finished with 25 points, while C Andre Drummond added 25 points and 22 rebounds.
The Pelicans lost their eighth in a row Saturday, suffering their largest margin of defeat of the season in getting smoked at Dallas by 46 points (130-84). The 84 points was also the Pels’ lowest point total of the season.
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Pistons at Pelicans: Key injuries
Pistons
- PG Reggie Jackson (back) out
- SG Khyri Thomas (foot) out
Pelicans
- PF Derrick Favors (personal) questionable
- SF Darius Miller (Achilles) out
- PF Zion Williamson (knee) out
Pistons at Pelicans: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Monday at 12:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Pistons 113, Pelicans 107
Moneyline (ML)
DETROIT (-106) is the STRONGEST PLAY. This game is basically a pick ’em. Every $1.06 wagered would profit a $1 if the Pistons win. New Orleans (-115) is 4-8 at home and every $1.15 wagered would profit $1 with a Pelicans win. While the Pistons are only 2-9 on the road, I like the trend of Pelicans’ current eight-game losing streak.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
I’m PASSING since I’m backing the Pistons ML. If you prefer to play the spread, the Pistons are +1.5 (-115). In this proposition, the Pistons can lose by a point and you still win your wager. However, you have to bet $1.15 for every $1 you want to profit. Neither team has been good ATS this season. The Pistons are 9-13-1 ATS, while the Pelicans are 9-14. Even worse, the Pistons are 2-8-1 ATS the spread on the road, ranking last in the NBA. The Pelicans are a more respectable 6-6 ATS at home, but it’s hard to back a team on an eight-game skid.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 224.5 (+105) is worth a small wager, but wait until mid-afternoon. I believe this number is going to move higher. The Pistons average 108.7 points per game; the Pelicans average 113.2 PPG. After getting boat-raced by 46 points at Dallas, New Orleans – 11-12 O/U on the season – should be a little more focused on the defensive side of things.
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