The Pistons are gearing up for a showdown against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Mar 11. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSDE. Detroit comes into this matchup as 4-point favorites, with the over/under set at 217.5. Will the Pistons manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Pistons vs. Hornets predictions.
Pistons vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Pistons -4
- Total 217.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Mar 11
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: BSDE
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 99 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 111 points per game.
- The last five games that Detroit was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Will the Hornets Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Today, the Hornets are 16-48 and are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Charlotte is 10-31 compared to 6-17 against the West.
On the road, the Hornets are 7-25 this season, and their average scoring differential is -12.1 points per game. Against the spread, their road record is 12-20, and they are 25-37 overall.
As the underdog, the Hornets are 14-46 this season, and they have gone 25-33 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 4 points on the spread. In their last game, they covered the spread as 6-point underdogs in a 110-99 win over the Nets.
In Charlotte’s games this season, their average over/under line is 226.9 points, and their games have averaged 224.5 points. So far, their O/U record is 30-34, and 56 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s (217.5).
Coming into today’s game, the Hornets are averaging 107.2 points per game, which is 29th in the league. On the road, they are scoring 106.1 points per game.
So far this season, Charlotte has outscored the NBA scoring average in 34.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hornets are 27th in the league at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Charlotte is 22nd in the league in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 22nd in three-pointers made per game at 11.9.
On defense, the Hornets come into the game ranked 20th in the league in points allowed at 117.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 104 points per contest (4th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets’ defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.4% while allowing 37.6% from downtown.
Can Detroit Grab a Win at Home?
The Pistons are favored by 4 points today against the Hornets. This season, Detroit has been favored in just five of their 63 games and have a record of 1-4 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 14-16 against the spread and have an average scoring differential of -8.6 points per game.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 34-28-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 217.5 is lower than the average of 230.3 in their games this season.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Mavericks by a score of 142-124. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and Detroit was getting 8.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Pistons are 10-53 this season, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 7-31 and 2-12 against Central Division opponents. At home, the Pistons are 5-26 compared to 5-27 on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 23rd in the NBA, averaging 112.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 112 points per game, which is also 23rd in the league.
So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 33.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 18th in the league at 47%.
The Pistons are 8th in the NBA in pace at 100.2 possessions per game. When it comes to two-point shooting, Detroit is 21st in the league at 53%.
Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 27th rank in the NBA, allowing 121.1 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Mavericks, the Pistons’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 55% leading to 142 points.
Pistons vs. Hornets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Miles Bridges and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our model predicts that Miles Bridges will finish with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Miles Bridges Under 22.5 Points (-115)
Pistons vs. Hornets Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4, the Hornets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 217.5, and our model predicts the Hornets and Pistons to score a combined 215 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Hornets +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook