NBA Odds: Pelicans-Pistons prediction, pick, how to watch

New Orleans has surged to a 25-17 record, third place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans made the playoffs last season, losing in six games to the Phoenix Suns. New Orleans lost five of their last seven games after a five-game winning streak.

Pelicans and Pistons are playing each other. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports New Orleans and Baly Sports Detroit.

Pelicans and Pistons are playing each other tonight.

Zion Williamson is playing well for the New Orleans Pelicans. He is out until the end of the month. CJ McCollum is the team's second leading scorer with 21.3 points per game. Brandon Ingram is third with 20.8 points and 4.7 assists per games. Jonas Valanciunas is fourth with 9.5 rebounds and 14.1 points. Trey Murphy III is averaging 12.4 points, Jose Alvarado is second on the list with 1.2 steals per night.

Cade Cunningham is out for the season with a shin injury. Bojan Bogdanovic leads the team with 21.2 points per game. Jaden Ivey has averaged 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4,2 assists per games. Alec Burks plays exclusively off the bench, while Isaiah Stewart is second on theTeam with 7.9 rebounds. Jalen Duren is injured and Jaleny Stewart's status is questionable. Killian Hayes has taken over point guard duties with Cunningham out.

Even without Zion, New Orleans should be able to handle Detroit.

Pelicans are -5 (-114) and Pistons are over 234 (-110).