The Charlotte Hornets (5-9) welcome the Detroit Pistons (7-9) to Spectrum Center Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Hornets lead 1-0 with 108-107 home win on Nov. 6
The Hornets lost to the Brooklyn Nets 116-115 Tuesday, closing as a 1.5-point road underdog. They were led by F Brandon Miller, who went for 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting. Charlotte has lost 4 of its last 5 games, but is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) over its last 7 games. It has won 3 straight at home.
The Pistons lost to the Chicago Bulls 122-112 at home Monday, closing as a 4-point favorite. G Cade Cunningham led the charge with 26 points and 4 triples. Detroit has won 3 of its last 5 games and has rattled off 2 straight wins over non-playoff teams in the Eastern Conference (the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors). It is 9-6-1 ATS on the season.
Pistons at Hornets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:28 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Hornets -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -1.5 (+100) | Hornets +1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pistons at Hornets key injuries
Pistons
- F Ausar Thompson (reconditioning)
Hornets
- F Miles Bridges (knee) probable
- C Nick Richards (rib) out
- C Mark Williams (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 114, Hornets 110
Moneyline
BET PISTONS (-115).
The Pistons are a more efficient offense. With both teams being dependent on their guard play, the Pistons top 2 scoring options shoot over 44% from the field while the top 3 options for Charlotte fail to hit that mark.
Charlotte has lost 4 of its last 5 games and 7 of its last 10 as well. The Pistons, who have won 2 of their last 3, are coming off a loss and have won their last 5 games following a defeat.
Considering those trends, BACK PISTONS (-115).
Against the spread
PASS.
Considering the Hornets just lost, yet covered as a 1.5-point underdog Tuesday, avoid a spread play and take the straight-up moneyline option regardless.
Over/Under
BET OVER 220.5 (-110).
With Bridges back and healthy, the Hornets have found their rhythm offensively, scoring at least 114 in 3 straight games. They are 3-0 O/U in those, having allowed at least 114 points in 4 straight.
Detroit is 3-4 O/U in its last 7 games and has allowed at least 120 points in 3 of its last 5. It has eclipsed 110 points in 4 of its last 5. With those trends in mind, TAKE OVER 220.5 (-110).
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