The Pistons will play the Pelicans on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons come to this game with a 98.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 82.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 13-6 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 7-18 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 11th (117.3) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 18th, averaging 114.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.1 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 27th in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 122.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 8-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 3-7 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 31-10 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 10-35 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Detroit Pistons be facing the New Orleans Pelicans...in a battle on the court on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.
The Pelicans' venue be buzzin' with excitement as they host the Pistons...who be standin' strong with a 31-10 overall record this season.
Detroit be holdin' a mighty 8-3 record in the Eastern Central Division...while the Pelicans be strugglin' with a 3-7 record in the Western Southwest Division.
The Pistons be scorin' an average of 117.3 points per game...compared to the Pelicans' 114.9 points per game.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Pistons at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -425 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +320 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Pelicans
1/21/26 8:00pm EST | -9.5 -110+9.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Pistons
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/21/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at NOP 1/21/26 8:00pm EST | 121.5 o -115121.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
DET at NOP 1/21/26 8:00pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 40 | 13 | 0.755 | +0.5 | 21-6 | 18-7 | 8-3 | 26-7 | 117.2 | 109.3 | +7.9 | W3 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 15 | 41 | 0.268 | +27.0 | 9-20 | 6-21 | 6-7 | 9-26 | 114.6 | 120.4 | -5.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
Detroit Pistons & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.