Final Score: Pistons 112 - Pelicans 104
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Pelicans
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 99.3 | 99.6 |
| Last meeting | 136 | 130 |
| Stat | Pistons | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 45 |
| Avg points scored | 117.3 | 114.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.1 | 122.2 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 68% | 28% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 207
104-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +43 · Total: 199
121-78
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93
vs New York Knicks
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +31 · Total: 211
121-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 224
114-110
vs Miami Heat
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 230
112-118
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: +22 · Total: 234
128-106
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -13 · Total: 211
99-112
Pelicans
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 18, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 229
110-119
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 246
119-127
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 14, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 229
116-113
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 238
116-122
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: -10 · Total: 246
118-128
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 9, 2026 · Margin: +21 · Total: 235
128-107
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -17 · Total: 217
100-117
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
@ Miami Heat
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -19 · Total: 231
106-125
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -13 · Total: 231
109-122