Hornets vs. Pistons Odds, Analysis, Free Pick ATS

Charlotte Hornets (15-38 SU, 22-27-4 ATS) vs. Detroit Pistons (13-39 SU, 23-28-1 ATS)
When: Friday, February 3rd, 7:00 PM (ET)
Where: Little Caesars Arena, MI, Detroit
TV: BSDE

Point Spread: Cha +1.5/Det -1.5 (Deposit $100 and get $100 FREE when you use bonus promo code PREDICT100 at MyBookie Sportsbook!)
Total: 240.0
Money Line: Charlotte Hornets +102/-122

Notable Injuries

Hornets

• Kelly Oubre Jr. (Out) Hand
• Cody Martin (Out) Knee

Pistons

• Cory Joseph (Out) Back
• Marvin Bagley III (Out) Hand
• Cade Cunningham (Out) Shin

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Charlotte is 15-38 overall. When taking to the road, Charlotte has a mark of 8-22 and a win percentage of 27%. Currently, the team is 14th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 22-27-4 vs. the spread. Charlotte travels to take on the Pistons, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.

In their last outing, Charlotte was unable to come away with a win against the Bulls, losing by a score of 114-98. Terry Rozier led the team with 23 points, but it was not enough to overcome their status as 6-point underdogs. The Hornets also ended up with an ATS loss in the game.

Heading into the game, Detroit is 13-39 overall. When playing at home, Detroit has a mark of 6-19 and a win percentage of 24%. Currently, the team is 15th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 23-28-1 vs. the spread. The Pistons need a win in today’s matchup vs. Charlotte to avoid their 3rd straight loss.

In their most recent matchup, the Mavericks defeated Detroit with a score of 111-105. Bojan Bogdanovic scored the most points for the team with 29, but it was not enough to pick up the win. The Pistons were 10 points ahead going into the game.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Pistons picked up the win 141-134 win over the Hornets. Heading into the game, Detroit was the 4.5-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. In terms of betting vs. the spread, the Pistons have gone 3-2, but the Hornets actually have a positive scoring differential. In these meetings, Charlotte has averaged 128 points per contest while allowing 119. A combined average of 247 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 4-1.

Analysis

For the season, Charlotte averages 112.0 points per game, which is 25th in the league. This below-average production has come despite being one of the faster-paced teams in the NBA (4th). Charlotte’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 32.2% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 33.3 3-point shots per game, placing them 15th in the NBA. The defense has been a soft spot for Charlotte, as they are currently allowing 114.89 points per game. The team’s 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 36.29% of their looks from the outside.

Going into today’s game, Terry Rozier is the leading scorer for the Charlotte team, with an average of 21.7 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 41.3%. The team’s second top scorer is P.J. Washington, who is averaging 14.9 points per game.

Coming into the game, Detroit’s offense is ranked just 22nd in scoring at 112.6 points per game. This has come while being the 13th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Pistons are averaging 100.2 possessions per contest. When looking at the team’s 3-point shooting numbers, they profile as an average team in both percentage and attempts. For the season, the Pistons’ offense is ranked 17th in 3-point attempts per game while connecting at a rate of 35.7%. The defense has been a struggle for Detroit, as they are currently allowing 112.55 points per game. The team’s 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 36.41% of their looks from the outside.

Coming into today’s game, Bojan Bogdanovic is the leading scorer for Detroit at 21.4 points per game. This season, Bogdanovic has a field goal percentage of 48.7%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Jaden Ivey, at 15.1 points per contest.

Betting Trends

• The Hornets are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
• The Hornets are 48-18-2 ATS in their last 68 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• The Pistons are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
• The Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

I like the Hornets despite their recent play and back-to-back road game. I firmly believe the Pistons are shooting for the first pick in the draft. Give me the +1.5 with the Hornets! Bet your NBA predictions for FREE this week by scoring a 50% real cash bonus up to $250 in free wagers at the web’s best online sportsbook —> Bovada! They do all the important stuff perfectly! They’re live betting platform is incredible, wins get updated immediately after games are over, they pay fast and have a massive menu of prop bets each day! Click here to check them out!