The Charlotte Hornets (37-42), 6.5-point underdogs, will travel to Little Caesars Arena to square off against the Detroit Pistons (39-40). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 214.5 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
In the Hornets’ last outing, they narrowly defeated the Toronto Raptors, 113-111, as 6.5-point underdogs. The Pistons, on the other hand, were beaten by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 123-110, and were unable to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. The Charlotte game hit the projected point total of 224, while the Detroit game went 17 points over the projected point total of 216.
The Hornets had a turnover percentage of 5.7 (better than their season average of 10.6) and held the Raptors to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 22.2). Detroit, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (25-31; 80.6 percent). Detroit received a boost from Blake Griffin, who put up 45 points and seven rebounds. Kemba Walker, meanwhile had a solid performance for Charlotte, putting up 29 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
In their three matchups this season, the Hornets have won all three. The two teams combined for 184 points in their most recent game, which was well under the projected point total of 222. Charlotte won 98-86, covering as a 4-point favorite. Getting to the free throw line was one of Charlotte’s largest strengths. They made 28 trips to the line, while Detroit went 22 times. In the victory, Marvin Williams led all scorers with 24 points.
Of the Hornets’ 79 games, 43 have finished over the total. Charlotte holds records of 37-42 straight up (SU) and 37-40-2 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Charlotte, a little over half of Pistons games have finished under the projected point total. Further, Detroit owns records of 39-40 SU and 41-37-1 ATS.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Detroit in this contest. The Pistons rank 17th in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.195, while Charlotte ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.181).
Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons rank fifth in steals allowed per game (7.0) while the Hornets rank sixth (7.0).
- Detroit ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while Charlotte ranks 23rd (33.5).
- The Hornets rank 17th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Pistons rank 28th (4.0).
- Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.8) while Detroit ranks 11th (16.2).
- Detroit averages 44.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
- The Pistons rank ninth in assists allowed per game (23.7) while the Hornets rank 25th (26.1).
- The Hornets rank 22nd in fast break points per game (11.5) while the Pistons rank 29th (9.9).
- Detroit ranks third in second chance points allowed per game (11.2) while Charlotte ranks 15th (13.4).
- Charlotte is 10-4 when they allow under 100 points, while Detroit is 14-3.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Pistons are 35-25 and the Hornets are 36-29.
- Charlotte is 17-22 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 21-17-1 ATS at home.
- The Hornets have 22 overs and 17 unders in 39 road games.
- The Pistons have 21 overs and 18 unders in 39 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Charlotte has 3 unders, 1 over and 1 push, while Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 1.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 103.0 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 106.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
