The Detroit Pistons (3-5) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (2-5) on Wednesday, November 6th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on FDSS. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hornets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hornets. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Pistons vs Hornets
The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win
Detroit improved to 3-5 on the season after a 115-103 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +7 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 218 points fell short of the 226-point O/U line.
Detroit jumped out to a 33-22 lead after the 1st quarter and extended it by outscoring the Lakers 34-31 in the 2nd. Though the Lakers made a push in the 3rd, winning the quarter 24-16, the Pistons closed out the game strong, outscoring LA 32-26 in the 4th.
The Hornets Are Coming Off A Win
The Hornets fell to 2-5 on the season after a 114-93 road loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. Charlotte entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 21 points. The total score of 207 points was well below the pre-game line of 225.5.
After a 24-24 tie in the 1st quarter, Minnesota went on an 11-0 run, taking the score from 18-14 to 25-18. The Timberwolves outscored the Hornets 33-21 in the 2nd quarter and 34-26 in the 3rd, leaving Charlotte trailing 91-71 going into the final period.
Pistons Offense Breakdown
Jaden Ivey’s 26 points on 62.5% shooting led the Pistons to a win over the Lakers, with 11 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate, and Tobias Harris scored 11 of his 15 points in the opening period.
As a team, the Pistons struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 23.5% and making only 8 threes. Their overall field goal percentage was 46.9%, and Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Hornets Offense Breakdown
The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-93 loss to the Timberwolves, shooting just 39.8% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. LaMelo Ball led the way with 19 points, hitting 2 threes at 25% efficiency and adding 2 assists and 2 rebounds.
Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller each contributed 10 points, with Miller also connecting on 2 threes at 28.6%. Ball scored 10 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter, after putting up 7 in the opening period.
Pistons Team Defense
The Pistons held the Lakers to 103 points on Monday, giving up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 3rd. Detroit’s defense allowed 31 points in the 2nd quarter and 26 in the 4th.
Detroit limited the Lakers to 43% shooting, including 9 made threes on 36% shooting. The Lakers went 20/27 from the free-throw line. The Pistons grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.
Hornets Team Defense
The Pistons held the Lakers to 103 points on Monday, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 3rd. They gave up 31 points in the 2nd but managed to keep the Lakers in check in the 4th, allowing 26 points.
Detroit limited Los Angeles to 43% shooting from the field, including 36% from three-point range, where the Lakers hit 9 threes. The Pistons also sent the Lakers to the line 27 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Detroit recorded 38 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.
Pistons vs Hornets Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Detroit has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Charlotte has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Pistons vs Hornets Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +2, the Pistons 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.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222.5 and given that our model is projecting 257 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:November 6, 2024 Hornets, Pistons