Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hornets vs Pistons prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Detroit.

  • The Hornets have a 7-25 so far this season.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 112.8 points per game.
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.
  • The Pistons sit at 15-18.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (12th).
  • The Pistons are coming off a 105-96 win vs. the Hornets.

Hornets vs Pistons Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets are 7-25 and have lost eight straight games. The Pistons are 15-18 and are favored by 6.5 points.

This game will tip off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on FDSD. The over/under line is set at 216.5.

Hornets vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 3rd
  • Betting Odds DET -6.5, CHA +200 | DET -243 O/U 216.5

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Hornets fell to 7-25 on the season after a 115-108 loss to the Bulls on Monday. Charlotte, who were +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 223 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 224.5.

Charlotte started strong with a 13-0 run, taking the score from 7-5 to 18-7. However, they were outscored 37-22 in the 2nd quarter. The Hornets battled back, closing the gap to 73-71 heading into the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Bulls edged them out 25-27 in the final period.

The Hornets struggled offensively in their loss to the Bulls, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 23.3% of their three-point attempts, making 10 threes overall. Miles Bridges led the way with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, though he shot 40.6% from the floor and 15.4% from deep.

Mark Williams was perfect from the field, scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Seth Curry added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter. He also knocked down 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc.

The Hornets put together strong defensive efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 15 and 21 points, respectively, but a rough 2nd quarter where they gave up 37 points contributed to their 115-108 loss to the Bulls. Overall, Charlotte held Chicago to 37% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 18 threes, shooting 30% from deep. The Hornets also sent Chicago to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 attempts. Charlotte finished with 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Can the Pistons Hold Strong at Home?

The Hornets fell to 7-25 on the season after a 115-108 loss to the Bulls on Monday. Charlotte, who were +4 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 223 points narrowly missed the 224.5 O/U line.

Charlotte started strong, going on a 13-0 run to take an early lead, but a 37-22 2nd quarter from the Bulls put them behind. The Hornets battled back, closing the gap to 73-71 entering the 4th, but Chicago edged them out 25-27 in the final period.

Jaden Ivey's 22 points and 5 threes on 83.3% shooting from deep helped the Pistons to a win over the Magic, as he shot 72.7% from the field overall. Cade Cunningham added 19 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7%, while Jalen Duren contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 90% from the floor.

As a team, the Pistons hit 12 threes at a 41.4% rate, finishing with a 51.9% field goal percentage. Ivey scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, and Tim Hardaway added 10 of his 12 points in the 4th.

The Pistons' defense shined in their win over the Magic, holding them to just 96 points. Detroit gave up 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with Orlando scoring 28 in the 2nd and 26 in the 3rd.

Detroit limited the Magic to 40% shooting, including just 8 threes on 22% shooting. The Pistons also sent Orlando to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, Detroit grabbed 40 rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Hornets vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 1-9 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Pistons have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.

Hornets vs Pistons Prediction

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