Detroit Pistons Vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Preview, And Betting Odds
The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 05:00 PM ET at the Little Caesars Arena (Detroit). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
- Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit)
- TV: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Southeast
Match Prediction Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
The Hornets are playing too well right now to ignore. They have a dynamic offense led by Ball and Bridges, and they are starting to get healthy with the return of Gordon Hayward. The Pistons have improved defensively under Dwane Casey, but they simply don’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Hornets on their home court.
Prediction: Hornets win 117-105
Head to Head
- The Hornets and Pistons have a nearly even record, with the Hornets slightly edging them 64-62.
- However, in recent matchups, the Hornets have dominated, winning the last 5 games and 4 of the last 5 at home.
- The average point differential in their past encounters is slim, with the Hornets averaging 100.1 points and the Pistons 101.5 points per game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Preview
This matchup features two teams trending in opposite directions. The Hornets have won 6 of their last 8 games, led by the impressive play of LaMelo Ball (28.3 PPG, 7.6 APG) and Miles Bridges (21.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG). The Pistons, on the other hand, have lost 7 of their last 9 games and are struggling to find any consistency.
Key Players:
- Pistons: Cade Cunningham (19.2 PPG, 6.3 APG, 6.0 RPG), Jalen Duren (14.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG), Saddiq Bey (15.2 PPG)
- Hornets: LaMelo Ball (28.3 PPG, 7.6 APG), Miles Bridges (21.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG), PJ Washington (15.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG)
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
- Spread: Hornets -4.5
- Moneyline: Hornets -185, Pistons +165
- Over/Under: 224.5
Betting Picks:
- Hornets -4.5 is a good bet. The Hornets are the better team right now and should be able to cover the spread at home.
- Over 224.5 is also a possibility. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, and the Charlotte crowd should be in a frenzy after the Hornets’ recent success.
FAQs for Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
What is the over-under prediction for the Hornets vs Pistons?
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte is favored by 4 points in the latest Hornets vs. Pistons odds, while the over/under is 226 points, per SportsLine consensus.
Is The Detroit Pistons a good team?
They are 28th of 30 teams in offensive efficiency, scoring 107.8 points per 100 possessions. They are 26th in defense, allowing 119. There are worse teams at preventing and making baskets, and even in the overall scoring margin, the Pistons aren’t the league’s worst team.
How many times have the Hornets made playoffs?
The franchise has reached the postseason twelve times and made ten playoff appearances, although as of 2024 they are the oldest club in all of North American major professional sports to have never won a division championship.
What is the highest-scoring game for the Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets put up their most points in a game versus the Pacers on January 26, 2022, with 158 points.
Who is the Detroit Pistons famous center?
Robert Jerry Lanier Jr.
(September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022) was an American professional basketball player. He played center for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lanier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Conclusion
The Hornets are playing too well right now to ignore. They have a dynamic offense led by Ball and Bridges, and they are starting to get healthy with the return of Gordon Hayward. The Pistons have improved defensively under Dwane Casey, but they simply don’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Hornets on their home court.
