No Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson for the Pels, so McCollum's usage/shot attempts should be off the charts -- and he scored 29 last night in Oklahoma City with Zion on the court.

If nothing else, Monty Williams has a bit tighter rein on the Pistons than did Dwane Casey last season, and Detroit will eventually benefit from this more-disciplined structure. Results might not always be good, like blowing a lead last night vs. the Blazers, but the scorelines have traded in a lower range this season. The Pels, off of a wild comeback last night vs. the Thunder, are under three of their first four. Play Pistons-Pelicans Under

This game could be ugly. The Pelicans have already been involved in plenty of low-scoring affairs with them combing with the opponents for 216 points or fewer in three of their four games. This is the second game of a back-to-back set for them and they have already ruled out Zion Williamson for rest. Brandon Ingram (knee) is questionable after sitting out their last two games. This is also the second game of a back-to-back set for the Pistons, who have combined with their opponents to score fewer than 216 points in three of their five games. Give me the under.