# NBA

Pistons vs Pelicans prediction

Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday 18 November, 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center. Our line gives the Pistons a 61% chance.

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NBASeries starts 11/18
Pistons6-1
vs
Pelicans3-4

Smoothie King Center, New OrleansTV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com

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5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Pistons

  • PointsCade Cunningham23.7
  • AssistsCade Cunningham7.1
  • ReboundsAusar Thompson7.2

Pelicans

  • PointsZion Williamson21.3
  • AssistsJeremiah Fears4.9
  • ReboundsDerik Queen7.7

Season averages

DETStatNO
W3StreakW3
100.3Points Against120.1
6-1Last Ten Games3-4
111.9Points Per Game121.9
47Field Goal %50
38Three Point %32
44.6Rebounds Per Game44.4
27.1Assists Per Game25.7
6.6Blocks Per Game4.6
9.9Steals Per Game12.9

Last five games

Pistons

  • Wat PHI106-93
  • Lat NY111-97
  • Wvs CHA97-89
  • Wat BKN110-94
  • Wat CHA124-91

Pelicans

  • Lat DEN141-135 OT
  • Lvs DEN104-91
  • Wvs SAC132-120
  • Wvs ATL121-99
  • Wat MEM135-134 OT

Injury report

Pistons

  • Isaiah JoeOut
  • Jalen DurenOut

Pelicans

  • Jordan PooleOut
  • Trey Murphy IIIDay-To-Day
  • Yves MissiOut

Game info

Venue
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV
GCSEN, Pelicans.com
Season series
Series starts 11/18

Pelicans and Pistons this season

  1. Wed 18 NovPistons at PelicansWed 8:00 PM ET
  2. Wed 30 DecPelicans at PistonsWed 7:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Pistons vs Pelicans?

8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Wednesday 18 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Pistons vs Pelicans on?

ESPN lists GCSEN, Pelicans.com for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Pistons vs Pelicans?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Detroit Pistons a 61% chance, so a call on them pays x1.64. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Pistons vs Pelicans played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, the home of the New Orleans Pelicans.

How many times do the Pelicans and Pistons play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Pelicans and Pistons play next?

Wednesday 30 December 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Pelicans at the Pistons.

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