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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Detroit Pistons logo DET Thu, Mar 26 • 7:00 PM ET
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Spread
New Orleans Pelicans logo NO +4.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

New Orleans may be paltry, but the Pelicans are 9-1 ATS over their last 10, and the Pistons team will once again be without superstar point guard Cade Cunningham. Take NOLA to make it a game in the Motor City. 

Points Scored
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Daniss Jenkins u17.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 13.73 (Under)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
As it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons.. The 7th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Detroit Pistons.. The Pelicans have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce possessions for the Detroit Pistons.
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New York Knicks logo NY @ Charlotte Hornets logo CHA Thu, Mar 26 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick 2 Computer Picks
Game Prop
Charlotte Hornets logo o111.5 Team Total (-115)
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

The Hornets have scored 112+ points in six straight and seven of their last eight home games. Across their last six at home, no team has averaged more points than Charlotte’s healthy 126.8. That number climbs to 131 across their last four during the current home stand.

Charlotte’s three-point shooting has been lights out all season long, but it’s been even more prolific as of late. Over the last 10 games, Charlotte ranks first in three-point attempts (46.4), first in three-pointers made (18.7) and first in three-point percentage (40.3). 

The Hornets’ plethora of shooters should have a field day against a struggling Knicks perimeter defense, and I expect the home team to build on the record-setting 26 triples it hit on Tuesday while clearing this modest team point total.

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Coby White u14.5 Points Scored (-111)
Projection 12.45 (Under)
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Pick made: 36 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New York Knicks).. As a team, the Hornets have been lousy at getting to the foul line of late: 2nd-worst in the league over the last 15 games, averaging a mere 20.0 free throw attempts per game.
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Sacramento Kings logo SAC @ Orlando Magic logo ORL Thu, Mar 26 • 7:00 PM ET
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Points Scored
DC
Devin Carter u16.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 12.93 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Kings check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.. The Kings have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road.. The Sacramento Kings will likely suffer a reduction in possessions today from competing against the 9th-least up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Magic).
Total Assists
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Malik Monk u5.5 Total Assists (-108)
Projection 4.01 (Under)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Kings have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road.. The Sacramento Kings will likely suffer a reduction in possessions today from competing against the 9th-least up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Magic).
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