<p>The Detroit Pistons will travel to Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The game is set for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSD.</p> <p>The Pistons are having a strong season with a record of 31-10. They are led by head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans are struggling with a 10-35 record. Interim head coach James Borrego will look to turn things around for the team in the Western Conference.</p> <h2>Pistons vs Pelicans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans</li><li>Venue: Smoothie King Center</li><li>Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Pistons Spread -9.5 (-109), Pelicans Spread +9.5 (-110), Pistons MoneyLine -395, Pelicans MoneyLine +317, Over/Under 233.5 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Detroit Pistons Team Preview</h2> <p>The Detroit Pistons have been performing well in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Boston Celtics with a score of 104-103. In this game, Tobias Harris led the team with 25 points, while Jalen Duren contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Offensively, the Pistons are averaging 117.3 points per game this season, ranking 11th in the league. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.9, placing them 6th overall. Defensively, they allow 110.1 points per game, which is the 3rd best in the league.</p> <p>Cade Cunningham is a key player for the Pistons, averaging 25.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Jalen Duren is another strong performer, with averages of 17.8 points and 10.7 rebounds. The team will look to continue their strong play as they head into their next game.</p> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans recently faced a couple of tough losses on the road. They fell to the Houston Rockets 119-110 and the Indiana Pacers 127-119. Zion Williamson led the team with strong performances, scoring 20 and 27 points in those games.</p> <p>At home, the Pelicans secured a close win against the Brooklyn Nets with a 116-113 score. Trey Murphy III was a standout player, contributing 34 points and 9 rebounds. Zion Williamson also made an impact with 25 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>For the season, the Pelicans rank 21st in points per game with 114.9. They are 9th in field goal attempts per game but only 20th in field goal percentage. Defensively, they allow 122.2 points per game, which ranks 28th in the league.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Detroit Pistons are favored by 9.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Pistons allowing only 110.1 points per game, they are strong on defense. The Pelicans allow 122.2 points per game, which is one of the highest. The projection is for the Pistons to cover the spread, winning 120-108.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 233.5 points. The Pistons average 117.3 points per game, and the Pelicans allow 122.2 points per game. With the Pelicans' defense struggling, the game could be high-scoring. The recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total score of 228 points.</p>

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