Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 1:00 pm EST |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +9.5 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -9.5 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two Eastern conference teams coming off wins that snapped their previous losing streaks are clashing today, when the Detroit Pistons are hosting the Charlotte Hornets. The Pistons are coming off a win that ended their previous two-game losing streak, and are playing their 6th straight game at home. The Hornets are coming off a win that snapped their previous six-game losing streak, and are back on the road, where they have been terrible this season.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Jaden Ivey is out.
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Jrue Holiday is questionable.
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 26-26 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the East. Detroit is 27-24-1 against the spread and 28-24 in over/under, while having a 13-13 home record. The Pistons are 3-2 in their last 5 games and 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 125-112 home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 25.6 points and in assists made with 9.4 per game, adding 6.3 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists, but he is out with an injury.
Charlotte Hornets Form and Trends
The Charlotte Hornets have a 13-36 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the East. The Hornets are 26-21-2 against the spread and 19-29-1 in over/under, while having a 4-16 road record. The Hornets are 2-8 in their last 10 games, and 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games.
The Hornets are coming off a 117-116 home victory over the San Antonio Spurs. LaMello Ball leads the Hornets both in scoring with 28 points, and in assists made with 7.4, adding 5.2 rebounds per game. Brandon Miller adds 21 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists, but he is out with an injury.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pistons average 113 point per game, ranking 15th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.7% from the field (14th), and 35.9% from beyond the arc (14th). Defensively, they are allowing 113.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Hornets average 107.1 points per game, which is just 28th in the NBA. They have the worst field goal percentage in the league, with just 43.1%, while they shoot with 34.6% from beyond the arc (26th). Defensively, the Hornets allow 112.3 points per game, which is 13th in the league.
The Hornets lead the Pistons 2-1 wins this season, having covered the spread in all three, and each team has won at home. The Hornets have won their only meeting in Charlotte with a 98-94 score. The Pistons are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Detroit. Under is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
In this Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Pistons are coming as -9.5 home favorites. The Pistons are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and are facing a Hornets team that has been struggling mightily on the road. Both teams have been playing much better basketball lately, and while the Pistons will most likely win this game, the Hornets have kept all of their three meetings this season close. I expect them to do so again today, so take the Charlotte Hornets and lay the plus points on the road.
Nick’s Free Pick: Charlotte Hornets +9.5
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