The Charlotte Hornets (9-18) and Detroit Pistons (21-6) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Split 2-2
The Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 Thursday, covering as a 2.5-point home favorite with the Over (246) cashing. G LaMelo Ball had an all-around terrific showing, scoring 28 points and dishing out 13 assists. Charlotte has won 2 straight and 5 of its last 9 games. It has covered in 7 of its last 11 contests and is 14-13 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Pistons lost 116-114 in overtime to the Dallas Mavericks Thursday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point road favorite. The Under (233) hit. G Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 29 points on 12-for-30 shooting. Detroit had its 4-game winning streak snapped in the loss. Despite those wins, the Pistons are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games (but are 15-12 ATS on the season).
Hornets at Pistons odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:20 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Hornets +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Pistons -600 (bet $600 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +10.5 (-110) | Pistons -10.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Hornets at Pistons key injuries
Hornets
G Pat Connaughton (calf) questionableG Tre Mann (knee) probableG Collin Sexton (quadriceps) doubtfulF Grant Williams (knee) out
Pistons
F Caris LeVert (knee) questionableG Duncan Robinson (knee) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Pistons picks and predictionsPrediction
Pistons 119, Hornets 112
PASS.
There’s no playable moneyline value in this one. The Pistons (-440) should win with ease at home but are too pricey to consider here.
BET HORNETS +10.5 (-110).
The Hornets have been on a roll of late, going 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Their offense has been on a torrid pace as well, scoring at least 119 points in 3 straight games.
The Pistons are just 1-8 ATS in their previous 9 games as a favorite. They are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games, as well. Considering those trends, take HORNETS +10.5 (-110).
BET UNDER 232.5 (-110).
Both teams are trending toward the Under. The Hornets are 2-9 O/U in their last 11 games and have allowed 116 points or fewer in all but 4 of those contests.
The Pistons have a solid defense, having given up 116 points or fewer in 7 straight games. They are 3-4 O/U in their last 7 performances. Back UNDER 232.5 (-110).
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