The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs. Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Heat and Wizards, and they play the Wizards next. The Hornets have won 13 of their last 18 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 104 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 24.3 points and 1.5 assists, while Naz Reid is averaging 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing out 4.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 87 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the 76ers, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Nets next. The Pistons have won 9 of their last 11 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 113 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 20.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson is averaging 17.8 points and 2.3 assists. Paul Reed is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Hornets following a road loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last seven road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have lost six of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last seven home games against the Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded four games with 4+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Duncan Robinson ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.3) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Dennis Schroder ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Brandon Miller has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (35.0).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (19.0).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.5).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (45.3).
Pistons vs Hornets Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jalen Duran due to a hamstring strain. Isaiah Joe is questionable with a hip contusion. Ausar Thompson is questionable with an ankle sprain.
The Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel with a hamstring issue. Coby White is out with a calf strain. Grant Williams is out with a hamstring issue.
Pistons vs Hornets Prediction
I know the Hornets are missing three rotation players, but they’re still 3-1 SU and ATS on the season. The Pistons played last night and now have to go up against this young team that still has capable players. Miller is growing before our eyes, Reid is looking good in an expanded role, and Allen can score the ball. This line is a bit disrespectful toward the Hornets. The Pistons should win, but I’ll grab the points with Charlotte on the road.