Published Mar 26, 12:22am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 26, 12:22am ET
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One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Detroit Pistons hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. Who has the edge in our Pistons vs Pelicans pick?
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| Detroit Pistons | -5.5 (-110) |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +5.5 (-110) |
The Pistons' recent four-game win streak was snapped with a 130-129 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
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The Pistons trailed by 18 points at the break before outscoring Atlanta 66-48 in the second half to send the game into an extra frame.
After CJ McCollum's three-point play gave the Hawks a 126-123 lead in overtime, Tobias Harris missed a jumper, and Jalen Duren's shot was off the mark as well, enabling Atlanta to notch its 15th win in 17 games following the All-Star break.
All five starters reached double figures for Detroit. Duren paced the offense with 26 points and 14 rebounds. Harris added 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
Following a three-game win streak, the Pelicans enter this matchup amid a two-game skid, including a 121-116 setback against the New York Knicks.
The Knicks led by 14 points after the first 12 minutes before New Orleans rallied to pull within 109-107 with over four minutes remaining in regulation. But a pair of clutch jumpers from Jalen Brunson provided New York with enough separation to escape with a five-point win.
Zion Williamson led six double-digit scorers. His final stat line included 22 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jeremiah Fears led the second unit with 21 points on 3-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pistons have won three of the previous five meetings in this series, while New Orleans has dropped five of its last six road games. It should also be noted that the Pelicans are winless in their last seven outings against Central Division opponents.
Pick: Pistons
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Detroit Pistons
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