Hornets vs Pistons Prediction 11/2/26 NBA Picks Today
Detroit Pistons (5-1) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-4)
November 2, 2026 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +4.5; Over/Under: 210.5
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Hornets vs Pistons Prediction
The Hornets are still without Williams, White, and Knueppel, and it’s starting to show more than ever. The Hornets are averaging 90.6 points during their three-game losing streak. It’s bad, folks. I doubt things are going to improve against this Pistons defensive pressure. The Pistons have also won six straight games against the Hornets and have covered four of those games.
The Hornets need to get healthier to be taken seriously, as this banged up roster is going through it right now and cant score. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Pistons on the road.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Hornets and Nets, and they play the 76ers next. The Pistons have won 11 of their last 13 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson is averaging 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Paul Reed is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the 76ers and Wizards, and they play the Nets next. The Hornets have lost 3 straight games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 97.3 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 25.6 points and 1.8 assists, while Naz Reid is averaging 17 points and 8.8 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing out 4.8 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Pistons following a loss.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last four games at Spectrum Center following a road win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Pistons following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games following a road win.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last six games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have lost seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pistons’ last five games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of the last 14 games between the Pistons and Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pistons’ last 10 games as favorites against the Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Dennis Schroder has recorded seven games with 3+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Moussa Diabate ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (66.7%) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Paul Reed ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (63.0%) this season.
- Duncan Robinson ranks 6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (98.3).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.6).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (101.8).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.7%).