New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Prediction for Thursday March 26 2026
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Little Caesars Arena will play host to a Thursday night NBA clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Detroit Pistons. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pelicans (25-48) have won six of their last ten games and have been eliminated from postseason contention. On Tuesday, New Orleans connected on 15-for-34 from the three-point line and shot 51 percent overall during a 121-116 road loss against New York.
Former number one overall draft pick Zion Williamson led six New Orleans players in double figures with 22 points (8-10 FG). Jeremiah Fears scored 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting in 20 minutes off the bench. Trey Murphy III added 16 points (4-12 3PT) and six boards for the Pelicans, who fell to 9-26 on the road.
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The Detroit Pistons have won 27 of their first 36 home games and are four games clear of Boston for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Pistons (52-20) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing a shade below 110 points per contest. Last night, Detroit managed just eight points in overtime during a 130-129 home loss versus Atlanta.
All five Detroit starters scored in double figures and were led by All-Star C Jalen Duren with 26 points (9-15 FG). Daniss Jenkins scored 19 points on 6-for-13 shooting and dished out ten assists. Ausar Thompson added 18 points and five assists for the Pistons.
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Detroit G Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung and will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. The Pelicans have been playing better with Dejounte Murray in the lineup, but he is listed as questionable. Look for the Pistons to clamp down defensively and win by double digits at home. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 119-106.
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