Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 7:00 ET, the 13th-ranked Hornets (16-48) will travel to Detroit to take on the 15th-ranked Pistons (10-53) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 216.
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, and it is scheduled to be televised on BSDE.
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Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hornets and Pistons did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pistons have the leg up at 2-1. The Pistons also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 215 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Across the Hornets last ten road games, the team averaged 99 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Detroit has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 106 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Detroit has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are 16-48 this season and are currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 4th place.
Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 25-37, including a 12-20 ATS record on the road and 13-17 ATS at home. As underdogs, they are 14-46 straight-up and 25-33 vs. the spread.
On the road, the Hornets are 7-25 for the season, and they are 12.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 216, and Charlotte’s road games have averaged a scoring differential of -12.1 points per game.
In their last game, the Hornets beat the Nets by a score of 110-99. The O/U line for that game was 207.5, and Charlotte covered the spread as 6-point underdogs.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 30-34, with an average of 224.5 points per game. Today’s line of 216 is lower than 57 of their previous games.
When it comes to scoring, the Hornets have struggled this season, ranking 29th in the NBA at 107.2 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106.1 points per game.
So far, the Hornets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
From a shooting perspective, Charlotte is 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 22nd in both makes per game (11.9) and three-point percentage (35%).
Defensively, the Hornets come into today’s game ranked 20th in the NBA at 117.3 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 4th in the league over their last three games. Charlotte struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Nets, giving up 9. For the game, Brooklyn scored 99 points in the game.
In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Pistons are 34-28-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged a combined 233.5 points, compared to today’s O/U line of 216.
Looking at their ATS record, the Pistons are 31-31 overall and 14-16 at home. As the favorite, they are 1-4 ATS and have been favored in just five of their 63 games. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pistons are in 15th place with a record of 10-53. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 7-31 and 2-12 against teams in the Central Division. In non-conference games, they are 3-22.
Detroit’s most recent game was a 142-124 loss to the Mavericks. They were 8.5-point underdogs in that game and are now 30-33-1 ATS as the underdog. The O/U line for that game was 237.5 points.
At home this season, the Pistons are averaging 112.0 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Detroit is 8th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 19th in the NBA at 35% from beyond the arc. They are also 29th in three-point makes per game (11.3) and 27th in three-point attempts (31.5).
So far, Detroit has outscored the league average in 33.3% of their games. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Pistons are 21st in the NBA at 53%. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the league at 26.3 per game.
Facing Charlotte, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 121.1 points allowed per game (27th). Opponents are hitting 55.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.9% of their three-point attempts.
The Pistons enter this game as 3.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 110-107.
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Pistons on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+3.5)
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Probable
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Tre Mann – Groin – Doubtful
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
- Bryce McGowens – Knee – Out
