Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 28

Pistons vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: WMYD, DAZN-DET, WAXN, and DAZN-CHA

The Detroit Pistons (3-1) are favored by 7.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets (3-1) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on WMYD, DAZN-DET, WAXN, and DAZN-CHA. The point total for the matchup is set at 215.5.

Pistons vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pistons win (61.9%)

Pistons vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Pistons put together a 44-35-2 record against the spread last season.
• The Hornets had an ATS record of 9-6 as underdogs of 7.5 points or more last year.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 40 times in Pistons games.
• The Hornets had 32 of their 82 games hit the over last season.
• Against the spread last year, Detroit fared worse at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 23 times in 41 road games.
• Last season, Charlotte was 25-15-1 at home against the spread (.610 winning percentage). Away, it was 24-17-0 ATS (.585).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averaged 23.9 points last season, plus 5.5 rebounds and 9.9 assists.
• Jalen Duren's numbers last season were 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. He made 65.0% of his shots from the floor (fourth in NBA).
• Ausar Thompson posted 9.9 points, 5.7 boards and 3.1 assists per contest, plus 2.0 steals (first in league) and 0.9 blocks.
• John Collins collected 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest, plus 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Duncan Robinson posted 12.2 points, 2.7 boards and 2.1 assists. He made 45.6% of his shots from the floor and 41.0% from 3-point range, with 2.9 treys per contest.

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel recorded 18.5 points last season, plus 3.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds.
• Brandon Miller averaged 20.2 points last season, plus 3.3 assists and 4.9 boards.
• Naz Reid recorded 13.6 points, 2.2 assists and 6.2 boards.
• Moussa Diabate's numbers last season were 7.9 points, 8.7 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 63.1% from the floor.
• Royce O'Neale recorded 9.8 points, 4.8 boards and 2.7 assists, shooting 42.0% from the field and 40.7% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.

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