Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction 3/17/25 NBA Picks Today

The Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans meet Monday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Pelicans vs Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Wizards and Thunder, and they play the Heat, Mavs, and Spurs next. The Pistons hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since the end of January.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.9 points and 6 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.3 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Magic and Spurs, and they play the Timberwolves, 76ers, and Warriors next. The Pelicans have lost seven of their last eight games and are one of two teams eliminated from playoff contention.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 110.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.2 points and 7.3 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Pelicans have won each of their last seven games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have lost seven of their last eight games at Smoothie King Center following a loss.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five home games following a loss.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Pelicans vs Pistons Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, and Brandon Boston. Yves Missi, Zion Williamson, and Kelly Olynyk are questionable.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.

Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction

The Pelicans are back to having an extended injury report, and it’s hard to take them seriously with, so many banged up bodies. The Pelicans are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Pistons are a young team trying to build winning habits, and they can’t afford to lose three straight games. The Pistons are 37-29-2 ATS on the season, while the Pelicans are 27-40-1 ATS. With health on its side and the Pelicans having most of their key player son the injury report, this should be a comfortable win for the road team. I’ll lay the points with the Pistons on Monday night.