The Charlotte Hornets (16-36) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons (19-36). The Hornets will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Pistons (1.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the New York Knicks, 95-92, while the Hornets (3-point underdogs) fell to the Dallas Mavericks, 116-100. The Detroit game finished 23.5 points under the projected point total of 210.5, while the Charlotte game finished 4 points over the projected point total of 212.
Charlotte did a great job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent) while Detroit had a better free throw rate (0.159 vs. 0.129). Christian Wood played well for Detroit with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Devonte’ Graham, meanwhile had a good game for Charlotte, recording 26 points and 10 assists.
In their three matchups this season, the Hornets have won all three. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 217 points, just over the projected point total of 213. Charlotte won 110-107, covering as an 8-point underdog. The Hornets’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pistons. Charlotte had a rate of 10.0, while Detroit posted a mark of 12.4. PJ Washington was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points.
Of the Hornets’ 52 games, 27 have finished over the projected point total. Charlotte comes into the game with records of 16-36 straight up (SU) and 23-27-2 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to set the total low when the Pistons are involved, as 60.0 percent of their games have ended over the O/U total. Further, Detroit owns records of 19-36 SU and 20-33-2 ATS.
The Hornets’ Miles Bridges has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 20 points,7.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Wood has averaged 17 points,6.8 rebounds during that same time frame for the Pistons.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Detroit currently ranks 22nd in possessions per game (100.8) and Charlotte is 30th (98.8).
Hornets at Pistons Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 25th in rebounds per game (42.7) while the Pistons rank last (42.1).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (29.7) while Charlotte ranks 23rd (34.9).
- The Hornets rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (5.0) while the Pistons rank 26th (5.7).
- Detroit ranks 16th in steals per game (7.5) while Charlotte ranks 27th (6.5).
- Detroit averages 13.3 second chance points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
- The Pistons rank sixth in points in the paint per game (49.6) while the Hornets rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (51.2).
- The Hornets rank third in fast break points allowed per game (11.6) while the Pistons rank 12th (12.6).
- Detroit averages 24.1 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Charlotte ranks last in assists allowed per game (26.9).
- Charlotte is 4-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Detroit is 4-2.
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Pistons are 18-25 and the Hornets are 13-21.
- Detroit is 11-18 ATS at home, while Charlotte is 14-14 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 20 of the Pistons’ 29 home games, while 16 of the Hornets’ 28 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Charlotte has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 103.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 106.0 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 7.9 for the season.
