Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets (16-48) visit the Detroit Pistons (10-53) on Monday night. Tip from Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pistons lead 2-0

Charlotte snapped a 6-game losing streak on Saturday with a 110-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets to cover as a 6-point home underdog. F Miles Bridges led 3 players posting double-doubles, scoring a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds while C Nick Richards had 15 points and 11 rebounds and G Vasilije Micic had 12 points and 10 assists. The Hornets shot 54.3% from the field.

Detroit fell 142-124 on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks while failing to cover as an 8.5-point home underdog. G Cade Cunningham just missed a triple-double with a team-high 33 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds. C James Wiseman also had a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds) while the Pistons shot 45.5% from the field in the loss.

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 at 9:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Pistons -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +3.5 (-110) | Pistons -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hornets at Pistons key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Tre Mann (groin) doubtful
F Cody Martin (ankle) out
G Bryce McGowens (knee) out
C Mark Williams (back) out

Pistons

G Quentin Grimes (knee) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Pistons 111, Hornets 101

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Detroit (-160) spread.

Against the spread

BET PISTONS -3.5 (-110).

While neither the Hornets or Pistons have played well recently, the Pistons have covered in 2 of their last 3. They have also scored more points in each of their last 2 games than the Hornets have scored in their last 10. With Charlotte dealing with an array of lingering injuries, expect the Pistons, who have won and covered in the 2 previous meetings this season, to do the same again on Monday night.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 217.5 (-115).

The Hornets have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 Overall including 6 of their last 7. They have scored 110 or fewer points and allowed 112 or fewer in each of their last 4 games and in 8 of their last 10.

Detroit has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10 and has scored 111 or fewer in 7 of its last 10 while allowing 113 or fewer in 6 of its last 8.

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