New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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New Orleans Pelicans

Detroit Pistons

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The upcoming NBA matchup on January 21, 2026, features the New Orleans Pelicans hosting the Detroit Pistons at the Smoothie King Center. Recent form sharply contrasts the two teams, highlighting the Pelicans’ struggles—they have secured only 1 victory in their last 5 games. Conversely, the Pistons enter this contest with a strong momentum, having won 4 of their past 5 matchups.

From a tactical perspective, the Pelicans will need to capitalize on their home court advantage to disrupt the Pistons’ rhythm. Offensively, New Orleans may focus on maximizing transition opportunities and exploiting mismatches to counter Detroit’s defensive schemes. The Pistons, meanwhile, have demonstrated effective ball movement and scoring efficiency, showcasing their ability to find high-percentage shots, which has been crucial to their recent success.

Bookmakers have installed the Pistons as significant favorites, with odds favoring an away win at 1.27 compared to the Pelicans’ odds of 3.76. While the Pelicans’ home advantage could play a pivotal role, their recent form raises concerns. As both teams take the court, expect a competitive matchup, though predicting an outright winner remains uncertain given the Pelicans’ need to turn their fortunes around.

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New Orleans
25.2%		 Detroit
74.8%

Outrights of NBA Detroit Pistons: 5.15% New Orleans Pelicans: 0.07%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 3.76 1.27

Latest Results

18.01.26 Houston Rockets – New Orleans Pelicans – 119:110
16.01.26 Indiana Pacers – New Orleans Pelicans – 127:119
14.01.26 New Orleans Pelicans – Brooklyn Nets – 116:113
13.01.26 New Orleans Pelicans – Denver Nuggets – 116:122
11.01.26 Orlando Magic – New Orleans Pelicans – 128:118		 19.01.26 Detroit Pistons – Boston Celtics – 104:103
17.01.26 Detroit Pistons – Indiana Pacers – 121:78
15.01.26 Detroit Pistons – Phoenix Suns – 108:105
10.01.26 Detroit Pistons – Los Angeles Clippers – 92:98
07.01.26 Detroit Pistons – Chicago Bulls – 108:93

Facts

  • Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 15 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 3.
  • New Orleans is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Detroit is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Recently, Detroit has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Detroit is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 2201:2166. (average 110.1:108.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, New Orleans won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1072:1051. (average 107.2:105.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.03.25 Detroit Pistons – New Orleans Pelicans – 136:130
    17.03.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Detroit Pistons – 81:127
    24.03.24 Detroit Pistons – New Orleans Pelicans – 101:114
    02.11.23 New Orleans Pelicans – Detroit Pistons – 125:116
    13.01.23 Detroit Pistons – New Orleans Pelicans – 110:116

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Oklahoma City Thunder 44 36 8 5342:4750 0.818
    2 San Antonio Spurs 43 30 13 5072:4845 0.698
    3 Denver Nuggets 43 29 14 5234:5032 0.674
    4 Minnesota Timberwolves 43 27 16 5162:4933 0.628
    5 Houston Rockets 40 25 15 4684:4426 0.625
    6 Phoenix Suns 44 27 17 5046:4920 0.614
    7 Los Angeles Lakers 41 25 16 4769:4785 0.610
    8 Golden State Warriors 44 25 19 5133:4983 0.568
    9 Portland Trail Blazers 44 22 22 5115:5200 0.500
    10 Los Angeles Clippers 43 19 24 4831:4892 0.442
    11 Memphis Grizzlies 41 18 23 4719:4758 0.439
    12 Dallas Mavericks 44 18 26 5024:5130 0.409
    13 Utah Jazz 43 14 29 5123:5484 0.326
    14 Sacramento Kings 43 12 31 4756:5181 0.279
    15 New Orleans Pelicans 45 10 35 5171:5500 0.222

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Pistons 41 31 10 4811:4513 0.756
    2 Boston Celtics 42 26 16 4902:4619 0.619
    3 New York Knicks 43 25 18 5069:4940 0.581
    4 Toronto Raptors 44 25 19 4993:4938 0.568
    5 Philadelphia 76ers 42 23 19 4895:4846 0.548
    6 Orlando Magic 42 23 19 4876:4837 0.548
    7 Cleveland Cavaliers 44 24 20 5264:5184 0.545
    8 Miami Heat 43 22 21 5130:5086 0.512
    9 Chicago Bulls 43 21 22 5070:5161 0.488
    10 Atlanta Hawks 45 20 25 5286:5355 0.444
    11 Milwaukee Bucks 42 18 24 4721:4856 0.429
    12 Charlotte Hornets 43 16 27 5006:5006 0.372
    13 Brooklyn Nets 41 12 29 4467:4687 0.293
    14 Washington Wizards 42 10 32 4727:5190 0.238
    15 Indiana Pacers 44 10 34 4843:5204 0.227

    NBA Outrights

    1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.2 (41%)

    2. Denver Nuggets: 7.25 (12.44%)

    3. San Antonio Spurs: 12.5 (7.22%)

    4. New York Knicks: 16 (5.64%)

    5. Detroit Pistons: 17.5 (5.15%)

    6. Boston Celtics: 18.5 (4.88%)

    7. Houston Rockets: 19 (4.75%)

    8. Minnesota Timberwolves: 27.5 (3.28%)

    9. Cleveland Cavaliers: 28.5 (3.17%)

    10. Los Angeles Lakers: 33.5 (2.69%)

    11. Orlando Magic: 51 (1.77%)

    12. Philadelphia 76ers: 56 (1.61%)

    13. Los Angeles Clippers: 78.5 (1.15%)

    14. Golden State Warriors: 78.5 (1.15%)

    15. Miami Heat: 81 (1.11%)

    16. Atlanta Hawks: 151 (0.6%)

    17. Phoenix Suns: 176 (0.51%)

    18. Toronto Raptors: 176 (0.51%)

    19. Milwaukee Bucks: 201 (0.45%)

    20. Dallas Mavericks: 626 (0.14%)

    21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.12%)

    22. Portland Trail Blazers: 1001 (0.09%)

    23. Charlotte Hornets: 1001 (0.09%)

    24. Washington Wizards: 1251 (0.07%)

    25. Brooklyn Nets: 1251 (0.07%)

    26. Utah Jazz: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. Memphis Grizzlies: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. New Orleans Pelicans: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)

    30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)

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