Pistons vs. Pelicans Prediction: Detroit Predicted to Win Monday's NBA Matchup [3/17/2025]

NBA action continues on Monday at 8:00PM ET as the favored Detroit Pistons lock horns with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Pistons as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Detroit-New Orleans game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Pistons are likely to win, with a probability of 69%, compared to the Pelicans' 31%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature players like Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum, while the Pistons will be led by Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris.

For expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pistons vs. Pelicans predictions page.

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Pistons vs. Pistons Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NBA game between the Pistons and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Pistons a 69% chance of defeating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Pistons winning 119-114.

According to our model, the Pelicans (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 235-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Pistons vs. Pelicans Odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pistons	Pelicans
Spread	-6.5 (-105)	+6.5 (-106)
Moneyline	-245	+210
Total	o235 (-112)	u235 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Pistons vs. Pelicans Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Pistons vs. Pelicans matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Pistons vs. Pelicans Player Props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Monday's Pistons vs. Pelicans game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons in scoring, while Zion Williamson is projected to be the top scorer for the Pelicans.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

Pistons vs. Pelicans Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's game between the Pelicans and Pistons at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Pistons vs. Pelicans matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Pistons, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Monday.

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