The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday 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 Bucks, lost to the Magic, and play the Pacers next. The Pistons have won 12 of their last 16 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.5 points and 1.9 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 4.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Celtics and play the Knicks next. The Hornets have won 27 of their last 36 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.2 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Pistons have lost eight of their last nine games at Spectrum Center following a win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Spectrum Center following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against the Pistons following a loss.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six road games against the Hornets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the last 12 games between the Pistons and Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Pistons Injury Report
The Hornets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Kevin Huerter is questionable for the Pistons.
Hornets vs Pistons Prediction
I know the Pistons are a tough-minded team that competes nightly, but they have nothing to play for with the top seed locked up and it wouldn’t be shocking to see guys either sit or have minutes managed. The Hornets are fighting for seeding, so you’re going to get their best. The Hornets are also a team we’ve backed blindly for much of the season and they’re 50-30 ATS on the season. I would’ve been on the Hornets anyway, but with motivation on their side as well, I have to eat the chalk with the home team.