Pelicans vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 March 2025
Mar 17, 2025, 2:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Pistons side that includes Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Pistons game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's New Orleans vs Detroit NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pistons a 69% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Pistons: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.00, Pistons $1.41
- Line: Pelicans +6.5 ($1.87), Pistons -6.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 235 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $3.00 and the Pistons at $1.41.
The Pelicans are 6.5-point underdogs against the Pistons, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pistons (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 235-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pelicans vs Pistons: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.41 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +6.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Pistons best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Pelicans vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Pistons at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday is the Pistons winning 119-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Detroit game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Detroit match-up.
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Pelicans vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Pistons at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Detroit predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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