The Pelicans are trying to launch a desperate bid to gain the final Western Conference playoff spot. New Orleans is playing better lately winning three of four with the one defeat during this span occurring by two points on the road to Memphis.

New Orleans has been hit hard by injuries this season, with the latest loss being Eric Gordon. However, the rest of the key Pelicans are healthy, including Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans. Holiday no longer is under a minutes restriction.

The Pelicans catch the Pistons playing without rest and in a letdown spot after they upset the Rockets on the road last night. Detroit caught a break because the Rockets lost center Dwight Howard just one minute into the game.

Andre Drummond may have tired arms after shooting a franchise-record 36 free throws against Houston. Anthony Davis is one of the few big men who trumps Drummond.

The Pistons were 1-4 SU and ATS during their previous five road contests before surprising Houston. Detroit is 2-5 ATS the past seven times when playing without rest and has failed to cover in four of its last five visits to New Orleans.