Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Preview
Looking to win big? The Pistons and Hornets face off at 7:00 ET on BSSE. The Hornets are hosting the game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.
The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 225.5 points, with the Hornets being the favored team playing at home against the Pistons. Check out BetCoco for Charlotte Hornets – Detroit Pistons odds
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pistons and Hornets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Hornets have the leg up at 2-1. The Hornets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 223 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 101 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- The Hornets are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Hornets have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
In their most recent game, the Pistons faced off against the Miami Heat in an away game, resulting in a final score of 103-102. The combined scoring for both teams was 205, falling short of the over/under line of 217.5. Despite being the underdog with a spread of +10, the Pistons were unable to cover the spread.
Leading the Pistons against the Heat, Cade Cunningham, the team’s leading scorer, made 13 out of 27 field goal attempts and 4 out of 9 three-point attempts in the most recent game. Jalen Duren, the second leading scorer for the Pistons, scored a total of 17 points in the game.
Detroit’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 3 steals and 39 defensive rebounds against the Miami Heat. Additionally, they allowed 103 points.
In their most recent game, the Hornets emerged victorious over the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 116-110. Despite being considered the underdog with a spread of +4.5, the Hornets managed to secure the win. The over under line for the game was set at 236.5, but the final result fell below that mark.
Against Atlanta, the Hornets were led by P.J. Washington, who made 12 out of 18 field goal attempts and 1 out of 6 three-point attempts in the most recent game. Terry Rozier, the second leading scorer for the Hornets, scored a total of 24 points.
Charlotte’s defense is coming off a game in which they recorded 19 turnovers, 3 blocked shots, and allowed 110 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
Despite being 4 point underdogs, we predict the Pistons to come out on top with a final score of 102-101.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- We like the Pistons on the moneyline (+139)
- The Pistons are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Our NBA model projects 203 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Frank Ntilikina – Left Tibia – Out
- Miles Bridges – Suspension – Out
- Cody Martin – Knee – Out
- James Bouknight – Knee – Out
- Bryce McGowens – Ankle – Questionable
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Out
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Ankle – Out
