Detroit Pistons (3-5) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-5)
November 6, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets -1.5; Over/Under: +221.5
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The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Nets and Lakers, and they play the Rockets and Hawks next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 106.3 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 19.6 points and 3.6 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Celtics and Timberwolves, and they play the Pacers and 76ers next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 111.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Tre Mann is averaging 17.9 points and 3.4 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Richards is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Bobi Klintman and Ausar Thompson. Cody Martin is questionable for the Hornets.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have won three of the Pistons’ last four games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last six games between the Pistons and Hornets has gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.6) this season.
- Josh Green ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (55.6%) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (85.7%) this season.
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Hornets rank T2nd in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.4).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.1).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.3).
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets are getting the benefit of the doubt at home, and they’ve been good offensively, but they’ve still lost 5 of their last 6 games. The Detroit Pistons have competed defensively, and they just upset the Lakers to provide a much-needed shot in the arm. The Pistons have won 6 of the last 8 games against the Hornets. The value is with the Pistons and the free bucket. I’ll take it.
