Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 2/9/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons (26-26) vs Charlotte Hornets (13-36)

Game Info: Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)

Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -9.5 -- Over/Under: 224 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

The Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible form as they've lost eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be feeling so much better after snapping a six-game losing streak with a thrilling 117-116 win over the Spurs on Friday. Miles Bridges led the team with 25 points on 10 of 18 shooting, LaMelo Ball added 24 points with 10 assists while Nick Smith Jr chipped in with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 38 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 19-point lead and trailed with just 7.2 seconds left on the clock before Bridges drained the clutch 3-pointer with just 1.1 seconds left to steal the game at the end. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in a funk as they've lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after routing the 76ers in a 125-112 home win on Friday. Malik Beasley drained nine 3-pointers on his way to 36 points on 13 of 23 shooting, Tobias Harris added 22 points with nine rebounds and three assists while Jalen Duren chipped in with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in just 20 minutes of action before fouling out. As a team, the Pistons shot 45 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they set the tone from the start and were always in control after dominating the first half by 78-49. The Pistons weren't able to relax in the second half as the 76ers went on a run, but they were never truly in danger after leading by as many as 34 points early. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
  • The Pistons have won seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Pistons' last eight games.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Pistons have lost 12 of their last 13 day games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Hornets have won nine of their last 12 games as underdogs against the Pistons.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hornets' last six games.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the last nine games between the Hornets and Pistons have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Hornets' last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Hornets are coming into this one with the same squad once again, while the Pistosn are keeping an eye on Lindy Waters and Dennis Schroder who are both listed as questionable for this one. The Hornets were one of the coldest teams in the league before their thrilling upset win over the Spurs in their last outing and you could almost say the same about the Pistons who were struggling before their spirited win over the 76ers in their last game. The Pistons put together their best performance of the season to beat the 76ers in their last game, but I just don't feel that they will be as motivated for this matchup. I still have the Pistons getting the win at home, but this line just seems too hefty, so I will lean towards the Hornets with the points in this spot.
 

Peter’s Pick Charlotte +9.5

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