The New Orleans Pelicans (43-27) end their 4-game road trip on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons (12-58). Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Pelicans vs. Pistons odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0
New Orleans won for the 4th time in its last 5 games on Friday night, 111-88 over the Miami Heat to cover as a 2,5-point underdog while the Under (207.5) cashed. SG CJ McCollum scored 30 points for the 2nd time in his last 4 games and added 7 assists and 5 rebounds. The Pelicans are 2-1 on their current road trip.
The Pistons dropped their 5th game in a row on Friday night, 129-102 to the Boston Celtics. They failed to cover as a 14-point underdog while the Over (223.5) cashed. C James Wiseman finished with a season-high 23 points and had 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Detroit committed 19 turnovers which ended up to be their downfall.