Best NBA Bets Today: Pelicans vs. Pistons Expert Picks, Predictions & Prop Bets

It has been rough going for most of the year in Detroit and New Orleans, so at least one team will walk away tonight feeling better about a lost season. New Orleans is riding a four-game losing streak heading into Detroit, as they have been without Brandon Ingram for five-straight. The Pelicans could not make up for Ingram’s absence in Cleveland last night, despite a solid return from Jonas Valanciunas. Ingram is questionable while Josh Hart is out tonight. Expect another heavy night of shooting from Devonte’ Graham and another start for Jaxson Hayes.

Detroit comes off a win on Sunday against Cleveland, that alone stopped a four-game losing streak. The Pistons have dropped three of their last ten games but should get both Kelly Olynyk and Jerami Grant back from COVID and injury, respectfully. It does not look good that Josh Jackson will come back from a foot injury, listed as doubtful, and could miss his second-straight game.

Make sure to keep checking OddsShopper, as the status of players can change by the minute. The site offers Awesemo’s projections, the best return and at which book to place the wager. It has everything you need for NBA betting today. Let’s get into some of the best NBA bets and player props today for the Pelicans vs. Pistons matchup.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Venue: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Mich.
Coverage: NBA League Pass

Best Pelicans vs. Pistons NBA Bets Today & Odds Shopping

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Pistons -2.5 :-110 (Louisiana Sportsbook Offers)

This play takes the Pistons to win this game by less than one possession against a bad team on the road, on the second leg of a back-to-back. To be fair, the Pelicans are not much better at home, but the Pistons have put together a decent stretch against the spread. The Pelicans are 1-9 against the spread on the back end of two straight games, so them playing in Detroit will not change the fact that the Pelicans are gassed. Detroit has covered six of seven games at home and are laying less than a full possession, under 3 points. It is just hard to trust the Pelicans who own the second-worst road record, from a winning percentage, in the Western Conference. OddsShopper will make sure to find any break in this number, so keep an eye on the line.

Saddiq Bey Over 4.5 Rebounds: +104 (Louisiana Sportsbook Offers)

OddsShopper shows this Saddiq Bey prop towering over the field. There are a couple of huge factors on why this play makes sense, the first being the plus-money return combined with OddsShopper 43% xROI. The expected win rate is 66% which comes with a projection of 5.6 rebounds for Bey. He has had five rebounds in three of his last six games and should have a decent matchup with the Pelicans down on the wing.

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Jonas Valanciunas Under 2.5 Points: +118 (Louisiana Sportsbook Offers)

This is a tighter bet based on Awesemo’s projections but OddsShopper still agrees it is worth the play. Awesemo has Valanciunas projected for 2.4 assists but the xWin on OddsShopper is 57%. There is also a good xROI at 29%, and +118 on the return at the book. While he has been passing a little more as of recent, Valanciunas could see an easier path to the basket against Detroit. This could easily be a night where he takes more 3’s, more free throws and makes fewer passes. New Orleans could also be blown out of the building, as bad as that sounds.

Cade Cunningham Under 17.5 Points: -114 (Louisiana Sportsbook Offers)

It has been a struggle at times for young Cade Cunningham during his rookie campaign in Detroit, but there have been signs of greatness. His last game against the Cavs being a perfect example, being held scoreless in the first half, only to finish with a 19-point triple-double. He should slide under this point total tonight, as OddsShopper sees a 63% chance of it hitting. The xROI is 19% and does not require laying a bunch of juice. Awesemo’s projection has Cunningham finishing with 15.3 points.

Devonte’ Graham 4+ Made 3’s: +166 (Louisiana Sportsbook Offers)

The Long Distance Launch is short and sweet for this game, as it is obvious what Graham is going to do tonight. He was launching last night to the tune of 11 attempts from 3 and should be right back launching tonight. It was a brutal game in terms of makes, but Graham will have enough volume tonight to shoot his way out of anything. At the very least he is guaranteed eight or nine attempts, which should be plenty to hit this over.

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