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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Pistons

The Charlotte Hornets take the floor against the Detroit Pistons in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hornets and Pistons to Cancel Each Other Out

Under 233.5 points looks like an attractive total bet. The Hornets and the Pistons might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this selection at -108.

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Pistons 112-102 Winners in Last H2H Matchup

Charlotte Hornets have won their previous two games. The latest was a 133-126 home triumph at Spectrum Center against Atlanta Hawks. LaMelo Ball tallied 28 points, while Kon Knueppel put up 28 and Brandon Miller 26.

Detroit Pistons have enjoyed four straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Dallas Mavericks 116-114 (OT) at American Airlines Center. Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Jalen Duren racked up 17 points and 13 rebounds, with Isaiah Stewart scoring 14 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have claimed consecutive wins over the Hornets. Both victories were achieved at Little Caesars Arena, with a 98-94 followed by a 112-102 scoreline. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Pistons victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Hornets logo Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 114.4 points, 42.2 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.8 points and 42.5 rebounds per matchup.

Miles Bridges is averaging 19.7 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner 5.7 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.6 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 3.2 (36.4%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.3 points, 48.3 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.9 points and 40.9 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 27.3 points, 8.5 assists and 2.5 (36.8%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Duren has an average of 9.2 rebounds.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -108 for Under 233.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Hornets vs Pistons stats:

  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hornets games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Pistons games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Pistons games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Pistons games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 233.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Duren Under 18.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Jalen Duren (Pistons) has had Under 18.5 points in 8 of the past 9 games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -112 that he doesn’t cover the line.

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Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds +110 BetMGM logo

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has recorded Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +110 are now available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 233.5
Spread Hornets +10.5
Player Points Jalen Duren Under 18.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 233.5 followed by Hornets to cover the +10.5 spread. Add in Jalen Duren (Pistons) to score Under 18.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 111 - 118 Pistons logo Pistons

The Pistons will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 118-111 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Pistons as Heavy Favorites

Detroit Pistons are massive -435 favorites. They are regarded as 81% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. The market suggests that Charlotte Hornets are least likely to win at +340.

The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 233.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 233.5 can find odds of -108 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is -119 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 29.5
-109
Under 29.5
-119
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-120
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 18.5
-115
Under 18.5
-112
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-114
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-132
Under 9.5
+102
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-118
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-110
Under 3.5
-118
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-128
Under 3.5
-101
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-130
Under 10.5
+101
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-141
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+104
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
+101
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Will Pistons Keep Their Home Streak Going?

The Pistons have reeled off four consecutive victories at Little Caesars Arena. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 121.20 points scored and 112.10 points allowed.

The Hornets own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 112.70 points on offense and surrendering 117.10 on defense.

In their last matchup at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons came out on top 112-102 against the Hornets. The past 10 games between these teams at Little Caesars Arena are dead even, with five wins apiece.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 9-1 233.30 121.20 112.10 6 4
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 2-8 229.80 112.70 117.10 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 27 34.77 571 101 21.1 3.7 2.4 6.2 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 27 33.99 523 97 19.4 3.6 3.5 5.4 0.2 0.8
LaMelo Ball 17 28.96 338 149 19.9 8.8 2.8 5.9 0.2 1.1

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 24 36.19 653 220 27.2 9.2 2.1 6.2 0.8 1.4
Duncan Robinson 25 30.34 297 48 11.9 1.9 2.7 2.9 0.3 0.9
Jalen Duren 24 29.2 432 41 18.0 1.7 0.0 11.0 1.0 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons
05 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 116-122 Pistons
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks
01 Dec NBA
Hawks 98-99 Pistons
29 Nov NBA
Pistons 138-135 Heat
28 Nov NBA
Magic 112-109 Pistons
26 Nov NBA
Pistons 114-117 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak