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Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction NBA Picks 1/3/25
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Detroit Pistons (15-18) vs Charlotte Hornets (7-25)
January 3, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -5.5 — Over/Under: 214.5
The Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Charlotte HornetsÂ
The Charlotte Hornets have been ice-cold for a while now as they’ve lost 16 of their last 17 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest an eight-game slide after getting beaten by the Bulls in a 115-108 overtime loss on Monday. Miles Bridges led the team with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, Mark Williams added 20 points with 12 rebounds while Seth Curry chipped in with 17 points on seven of 13 shooting. As a team, the Hornets shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 43 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to fight back from a slow start and force the game into overtime. Only to run out of gas and allow the Bulls to escape in the end. Vasilje Micic had a night to forget as he shot just one of 13 from the field to finish with just seven points while Isaiah Wong scored just two points on one of seven shooting. The Hornets will meet the Cavs after this game.
Detroit PistonsÂ
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in surprisingly good form lately as they’ve won four of their last five games. The Pistons will be eager to keep it going after taking down the depleted Magic in a 105-96 home win on Wednesday. Jaden Ivey led the team with 22 points on eight of 11 shooting, Cade Cunningham added 19 points with eight rebounds and nine assists while Jalen Duren chipped in with 18 points and 11 rebounds on nine of 10 shooting. As a team, the Pistons shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 29 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Magic from the start and were always in control after taking a 65-49 lead into halftime.Â
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 Friday road games.
- The Pistons have won each of their last four home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Hornets and Pistons have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hornets’ last eight games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Hornets have really struggled to win games all season, and their confidence took another gut shot after losing in overtime to the Bulls on Monday. The Pistons have quietly been playing some of their best basketball of the season, and they will be keen to maintain that momentum with another win here. The line is short enough for this one, so I will stick with the Pistons to get the job done at home.
