- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Thursday, the Detroit Pistons (51-19) face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (25-47) at Little Caesars Arena.
In their previous game, the Pelicans were narrowly defeated by the Cavaliers, ending 111-106. New Orleans recorded 16 personal fouls, while Cleveland had 26. The Pelicans attempted 39 three-pointers, making 12. Cleveland shot 68.2% from the free-throw line, sinking 15 of 22 attempts. Cleveland grabbed 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) and posted 6 blocks, in addition to 28 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, the Pelicans permitted Cleveland to attain 47.7% shooting from the field, allowing 42 of 88 attempts. New Orleans registered 31 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 6 steals. They secured 55 rebounds, with 17 on the offensive end, and shot 80.0% from the charity stripe by converting 16 of 20 attempts. New Orleans concluded the match with a 43.3% field goal percentage, hitting 39 of 90, and made 12 of 40 from beyond the arc.
Zion Williamson was a standout performer in the last game, contributing 25 points on 10 of 14 shooting. He played 32 minutes and secured 6 rebounds, finishing with an impressive 71.4% shooting accuracy and dishing out 4 assists.
The New Orleans Pelicans enter this contest with a record of 25-47 for the season. They average 115.5 points per game (15th in the NBA) while shooting 46.6% from the field. The Pelicans hit 34.7% of their three-point attempts (813 of 2,344) and 78.6% from the free-throw line. Collectively, New Orleans gathers 44.1 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,818 assists this season, ranking 18th in the NBA. They turn the ball over 14.3 times per game and average 19.8 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Pelicans force 14.6 turnovers per game and draw 20.2 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 34.7% shooting from three-point range and allow 119.2 points per game, ranking 25th league-wide. The Pelicans’ defense allows an opponent field goal percentage of 47.4% (3,122 of 6,587) and concedes an average of 45.6 rebounds per game. They rank 25th in allowing assists, having given up 1,987 this season.
In their last outing, the Pistons secured a win against the Warriors, finishing 115-101. Detroit allowed Golden State 35 rebounds in total (9 offensive). They shot 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 33 attempts, and made 19 of 26 from the free-throw line (73.1%). Golden State shot 46.1% for the game, hitting 35 of their 76 attempts, while the Pistons finished at 52.3% accuracy from the floor (45 of 86). Detroit made 5 of their 21 three-point attempts (23.8%) and achieved a 69.0% free-throw rate by converting 20 of 29 attempts. The Warriors committed 20 fouls, leading to 29 free-throw chances for the Pistons. They had 26 turnovers while recording 6 steals, and collected 38 rebounds total (28 defensive, 10 offensive).
Jalen Duren was crucial for the Pistons, scoring 23 points in 21 minutes with 1 assist. He went 8 of 12 from the field for a shooting percentage of 66.7% and added 6 rebounds.
Detroit boasts a record of 51-19 for the season. The Pistons average 22.2 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 75.9%. Their assist rate is at 27.1 per game (12th in the league), and they turn the ball over 15.0 times per game. Detroit has totaled 8,216 points this season (117.4 per game) and averages 45.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, Detroit shoots 48.0% from the field, ranking 7th in the league.
Defensively, the Pistons are third in the NBA for points allowed per game at 109.5. They force 17.1 turnovers on average while holding opponents to 44.3% shooting from the field (3rd in basketball). Detroit allows 34.9% shooting from three-point range (891 of 2,555) and 79.5% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 23.3 assists and 40.9 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 4th respectively in the league.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Pick: Take Detroit
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