| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-18 | 21-6 |
| Spread | +10.5 -110 | -10.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +390 | -520 |
| Total | Over 233.5 (-110) | Under 233.5 (-110) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cavs and Hawks, and they play the Cavs next. The Hornets have lost 25 of their last 34 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 114.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 49 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.3 points and 3.8 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.4 points and 6 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Celtics, beat the Mavs, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Pistons have won 19 of their last 23 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 119.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 27.1 points and 6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Hornets and Pistons.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Hornets have won nine of their last 13 games as underdogs against the Pistons.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Hornets and Pistons at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hornets’ last eight games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren is one of only three players to have recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game this season.
- Ausar Thompson ranks 6th amongst qualified Guards for FG% (51.7%) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.7%) this season.
- Moussa Diabate ranks 16th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st for points in the paint per game (57.6) this season.
- Only 28.0% of the Pistons’ scoring this season has come from beyond the three-point line – lowest mark in the league.
- The Hornets rank T2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Hornets rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.0).
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Isaac Jones. Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert are questionable.
The Hornets will be without Collin Sexton, Tre Mann, and Grant Williams. Pat Connaughton is questionable.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pistons have the ability to blow out the Hornets because the Hornets suck. However, the Pistons have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. The Pistons are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games as a double-digit favorite. The Hornets are getting healthier, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 5 games. The Hornets just beat the Hawks and Cavs. Not sure how motivated the Pistons are to lay the wood in this spot. I’ll take a stab with the points, but there are better options out there on Saturday.