Hornets vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 24, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pistons are -2.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

The Pistons are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Pistons Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 16-25 against the spread, while the Pistons are 19-23 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+2.5 -105O 231.5 -115+125
Detroit Pistons -2.5 -115U 231.5 -105-155

Pistons vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pistons will win Wednesday‘s game with 57.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Hornets and Pistons, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Pistons vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 56.9% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 30 away games (+21.60 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 62 games (+15.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 48 games (+14.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+13.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 45 of their last 75 games (+10.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 75 games (+18.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 41 games (+13.85 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 45 of their last 75 games (+13.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+12.90 Units / 92% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 49 games (+12.30 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 16-25 (-11.45 Units / -25.44% ROI).

  • 10-31 against the Moneyline (-3.1 Units / -7.12% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -2.22% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.87% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 19-23 (-6.2 Units / -13.14% ROI).

  • 4-39 against the Moneyline (-34.1 Units / -77.06% ROI)
  • 26-16 against the Over for game total points (+8.4 Units / 17.76% ROI)
  • 16-26 against the Under for game total points (-12.6 Units / -26.64% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 75 games (-57.75 Units / -73% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 75 games (-26.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 76 games (-23.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 72 games (-23.80 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-20.70 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 47 games (-25.35 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-22.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 60 games (-21.90 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 74 games (-21.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-21.60 Units / -25% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Hornets are 2-6 (.250) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Hornets are 10-42 (.192) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Hornets were 6-22 (.214) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 12-47 (.203) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Pistons were 8-30 (.211) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Pistons are 6-48 (.111) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

Injury Report: Pistons vs. HornetsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 24

  • Joe Harris (Detroit Pistons): Shoulder, Game Time Decision
  • Monte Morris (Detroit Pistons): Quadriceps, Out
  • Jared Rhoden (Detroit Pistons): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Out
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Frank Ntilikina (Charlotte Hornets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Game Time Decision

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 46% from three (89/195) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets have 19.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.0

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,414/5,327) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets have averaged 1.22 points per shot (13,559 points/11,070 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,426 assists/ 957 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons shot 45% (3,244/7,140) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Pistons averaged 110.3 points per game (9,045 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 44% from three (336/769) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,338 rebounds/41 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.0 steals per game (260 steals/43 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pistons have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,483 rebounds/43 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1


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