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NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Hornets

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

Hornets to Frustrate Pistons

There’s an awesome opportunity to back the Hornets against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against the Pistons, with +2.5 making appeal at -106.

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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 112-86 Pistons Win

Detroit Pistons won their previous game, beating New York Knicks at home. It was a 118-80 win at Little Caesars Arena. Daniss Jenkins tallied 18 points, while Tobias Harris put up 15 and Isaiah Stewart 15.

Charlotte Hornets got a ninth straight win in their last game. It was a 126-119 road triumph at State Farm Arena when meeting Atlanta Hawks. Offensively, Miles Bridges led the way, scoring 26, while Kon Knueppel added 23 and LaMelo Ball 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons triumphed 112-86 when they last played the Hornets. This head-to-head was played at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Hornets. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Hornets logo Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 118.0 points, 43.3 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 11.4 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.0 points and 42.0 rebounds per contest.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 20.6 points and 8.5 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 8.8 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.2 (38.6%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.3 points, 48.6 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 83.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 103.6 points and 37.7 rebounds.

Brandon Miller is averaging 21.3 points, Moussa Diabate 9.8 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 7.2 assists along with 3.1 (33.7%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Our expert Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

With Hornets capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -106 is available that the +2.5 is covered in this NBA showdown.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Pistons vs Hornets stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 9 consecutive games.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 17 of their last 20 games.

Hornets +2.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds -109 BetMGM logo

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight home games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -109 available.

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Kon Knueppel Over 17.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has averaged 22.2 points in the past 5 games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -118 to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +2.5
Totals Under 223.5
Player Rebounds Brandon Miller Over 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Hornets +2.5. We’ve also gone for Under 223.5 and Brandon Miller (Hornets) to get Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 109 - 111 Hornets logo Hornets

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Hornets to land a 111-109 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

Detroit Pistons have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -154 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +130 about Charlotte Hornets.

The current spread is 3 and total points is 223.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those expecting a low total can back Under 223.5 at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -135 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at +104.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 24.5
-135
Under 24.5
+104
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-119
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-103
Under 20.5
-125
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 17.5
-118
Under 17.5
-110
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-119
Under 9.5
-109
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+106
Under 3.5
-137
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-111
Under 3.5
-116
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-100
Under 10.5
-130
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
+109
Under 9.5
-141
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-100
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Can Hornets Stay Hot at Home?

The Hornets have stacked up four straight victories at Spectrum Center. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 112.10 points on average and giving up 107.80.

The Pistons have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, posting 116.40 points per matchup while yielding 113.70.

The Hornets beat the Pistons 123-121 in their most recent meeting at Spectrum Center. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Spectrum Center, the Hornets have seven victories and the Pistons three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 5-5 219.90 112.10 107.80 5 5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 7-3 230.10 116.40 113.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 45 34.96 1130 436 25.1 9.7 1.8 5.5 0.8 1.4
Duncan Robinson 49 28.32 594 90 12.1 1.8 2.9 2.7 0.3 0.7
Jalen Duren 43 27.86 762 75 17.7 1.7 0.0 10.5 0.8 0.9

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 52 32.45 957 183 18.4 3.5 2.2 6.1 0.5 0.5
Kon Knueppel 52 32.11 983 185 18.9 3.6 3.3 5.5 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 36 30.17 729 120 20.3 3.3 2.9 4.7 0.9 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Detroit Pistons Lineups

06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
05 Feb NBA
Wizards 126-117 Pistons
03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Nets 77-130 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Pistons 131-124 Warriors
29 Jan NBA
Pistons 96-114 Suns
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
25 Jan NBA
Kings 116-139 Pistons
23 Jan NBA
Rockets 111-104 Pistons
21 Jan NBA
Pistons 112-104 Pelicans

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

07 Feb NBA
Hornets 126-119 Hawks
05 Feb NBA
Hornets 109-99 Rockets
02 Feb NBA
Pelicans 95-102 Hornets
31 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Hornets
29 Jan NBA
Hornets 123-121 Mavericks
28 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-97 Grizzlies
26 Jan NBA
76ers 93-130 Hornets
24 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-119 Hornets
22 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Magic
21 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 94-87 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 34 19 0.642 115.1 108.4 6.7 17-9 17-10 7-5 23-13 7-3 1L
Knicks 34 19 0.642 117.3 111.8 5.5 21-6 13-13 9-3 23-12 9-1 1W
Raptors 32 22 0.593 114.1 112.2 1.9 16-12 16-10 4-9 24-14 7-3 2W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Pacers 13 40 0.245 110.6 118.5 -7.9 10-18 3-22 3-9 9-26 3-7 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 28 26 0.519 119.7 117.3 2.4 16-10 12-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Wizards 14 38 0.269 112.1 122.8 -10.7 9-18 5-20 2-6 9-22 4-6 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 32 22 0.593 119.1 114.8 4.3 17-10 15-12 5-5 18-17 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 25 28 0.472 115.8 118 -2.2 15-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 25 27 0.481 112.4 112.7 -0.3 13-11 12-16 7-4 15-15 6-4 2W
Kings 12 42 0.222 110.8 120.6 -9.8 9-19 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 12L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 31 0.392 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-16 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Knicks 34 19 0.642 117.3 111.8 5.5 21-6 13-13 9-3 23-12 9-1 1W
Celtics 34 19 0.642 115.1 108.4 6.7 17-9 17-10 7-5 23-13 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
Raptors 32 22 0.593 114.1 112.2 1.9 16-12 16-10 4-9 24-14 7-3 2W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 28 26 0.519 119.7 117.3 2.4 16-10 12-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 38 0.269 112.1 122.8 -10.7 9-18 5-20 2-6 9-22 4-6 2L
Pacers 13 40 0.245 110.6 118.5 -7.9 10-18 3-22 3-9 9-26 3-7 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 32 22 0.593 119.1 114.8 4.3 17-10 15-12 5-5 18-17 5-5 2L
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 25 27 0.481 112.4 112.7 -0.3 13-11 12-16 7-4 15-15 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 25 28 0.472 115.8 118 -2.2 15-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 20 31 0.392 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-16 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 42 0.222 110.8 120.6 -9.8 9-19 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 12L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Celtics 34 19 0.642 115.1 108.4 6.7 17-9 17-10 7-5 23-13 7-3 1L
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 34 19 0.642 117.3 111.8 5.5 21-6 13-13 9-3 23-12 9-1 1W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 32 22 0.593 119.1 114.8 4.3 17-10 15-12 5-5 18-17 5-5 2L
Raptors 32 22 0.593 114.1 112.2 1.9 16-12 16-10 4-9 24-14 7-3 2W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Heat 28 26 0.519 119.7 117.3 2.4 16-10 12-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Clippers 25 27 0.481 112.4 112.7 -0.3 13-11 12-16 7-4 15-15 6-4 2W
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Trail Blazers 25 28 0.472 115.8 118 -2.2 15-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 20 31 0.392 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-16 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 38 0.269 112.1 122.8 -10.7 9-18 5-20 2-6 9-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Pacers 13 40 0.245 110.6 118.5 -7.9 10-18 3-22 3-9 9-26 3-7 4L
Kings 12 42 0.222 110.8 120.6 -9.8 9-19 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 12L
  • 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