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The Charlotte Hornets (1-0) welcome the Detroit Pistons (0-1) to the Spectrum Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 4 games last season
The Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 116-110 Wednesday, covering as a 4-point home underdog. Charlotte F PJ Washington led the way with 25 points on 12-of-18 shooting. F Brandon Miller, the No. 2 overall pick, scored 13 points.
The Pistons lost on the road to the Miami Heat 103-102 Wednesday, covering as a 9.5-point underdog. Detroit G Cade Cunningham poured in 30 points. and shot 13-for-27 from the field. Top pick F Ausar Thompson ended with 7 turnovers and scored just 4 points. The Pistons were the 4th-worst covering team last season, ending 34-44-4 against the spread (ATS).
Pistons at Hornets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:57 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Hornets -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +3.5 (-105) | Hornets -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Hornets key injuries
Pistons
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) out
Hornets
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 115, Pistons 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Hornets have far more consistent talent and should cover at home here. However, at -165, pass on the home favorite on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET HORNETS -3.5 (-115).
The Hornets are 1-0 at home and won as an underdog. In its opener, Charlotte was more explosive on both ends, holding Atlanta to just 17% from deep.
Charlotte got 13 points and 15 rebounds from 2nd-year C Mark Williams. His ascension should help aid the Hornets’ interior defense and should provide ample support against a Detroit team that likes playing a big starting lineup.
The Pistons shot just 34% from deep and 60% from the free-throw line against the Heat, and they could again struggle on the road with a young, inexperienced team. The Pistons were 17-21-3 ATS as a road underdog last season.
The Hornets were more impressive and covered at home to open the season. Expect them to repeat that so take HORNETS -3.5 (-115).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 225.5 (-110).
Neither team was overly impressive from deep or from the charity stripe Wednesday. The Hornets shot 30% from deep and 73% from the line on 37 and 26 attempts respectively.
Neither team can light it up from deep, and both teams went Under in their 1st game. Expect an inefficient game with plenty of lengthy, interior presence around the rim. Take UNDER 225.5 (-110).
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