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Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction NBA Picks 11/6/24
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Charlotte Hornets (2-5) vs Detroit Pistons (3-5)
November 6, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets -1.5 — Over/Under: 221.5
The Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets duke it out at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons started their season with four straight losses, but they are starting to heat up with three wins in their past four outings after blowing past the Lakers in a 115-103 win on Monday. Jaden Ivey led the team with 26 points on 10 of 16 shooting, Tim Hardaway Jr added 19 points, Cade Cunningham racked up a triple-double of 17 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists while Tobias Harris chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and eight of 34 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Lakers from the start, pouring in 33 points in the first quarter to build a 20-point lead which was enough to survive a late run from the Lakers.Â
Charlotte HornetsÂ
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 114-93 loss on Monday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 19 points on six of 15 shooting, while Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Tre Mann each scored 10 points, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Hornets shot just 39 percent from the field and 10 of 42 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace early, falling behind by 12 points going into halftime before they got blown out and trailed by as many as 30 points in the second half. The Hornets will meet the Pacers after this game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Pistons and Hornets has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last six games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Miles Bridges ranks T49th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (6.7) this season.
- Brandon Miller is one of only 52 qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks 8th amongst qualified players for FT% (94.1%) this season.
- Tobias Harris ranks T15th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 2nd in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.0).
- The Hornets rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.9).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (4.9).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (23.0).
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Pistons are still keeping an eye on Ausar Thompson who is dealing with an illness, while the Hornets should have a full squad for this one with Cody Martin expected to rejoin the lineup. The Pistons really haven’t been as bad as their record suggests because they started their season with four straight losses, but all those losses were against playoff teams. Meanwhile, the Hornets have struggled to put together wins despite regular big games from Ball and a relatively healthy lineup. It’s not often that I pick the Pistons, but they looked great in their upset win over the Lakers and I think they represent decent value as the underdogs in this spot.
