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Hornets vs Pistons Prediction 2/9/26 NBA Picks Today

Detroit Pistons (38-13) vs. Charlotte Hornets (25-28)
February 9, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +3.5; Over/Under: 222.5
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The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the Knicks, lost to the Wizards, and they play the Raptors next. The Pistons have won 22 of their last 31 games.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Hawks and Rockets, and they play the Hawks next. The Hornets have won 12 of their last 15 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Hornets have won each of their last nine games.
  • The Pistons have lost each of their last eight games at Spectrum Center following a win.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Spectrum Center following a win.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Pistons have won each of their last nine Monday games.
  • The Hornets have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 Monday night games at Spectrum Center.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in four of their last five road games when playing with a rest advantage.

Total Points Facts

  • Ten of the last 11 games between the Pistons and Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Ten of the Pistons’ last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

  • LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.4) this season.
  • Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.7%) this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

  • Cade Cunningham has recorded three games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
  • Ausar Thompson ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.4).
  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.7).
  • The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.0).
  • The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).

Hornets vs Pistons Injury Report

The Hornets will be without Malaki Branham and Coby White.

The Pistons will be without Ronald Holland II.

Hornets vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons are going to be favored because they’ve been the more consistent team this season and have no issues winning on the road. However, we were high on the Hornets from the start of the season, and they’ve won 9 straight games. This is the best stretch of ball the Hornets have played since the great depression. The confidence is oozing from this team, and they’re playing with a pep in their step. The Hornets are 32-21 ATS on the season. I’m not stepping in front of these Hornets, especially when getting in the underdog role. Statement game for the young Hornets. Give me the free bucket.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Charlotte Hornets +3.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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