Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for February 3 (Back the Underdog at Little Caesars Arena)

Pistons vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 3, 2023
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: BSDET and BSSE

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Friday with eight more games, including a battle between the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons. The Hornets rank 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-38 record, while the Pistons check in last with a dispiriting 13-39 record. This one could go either way.

Charlotte enters as a loser in four of its last six games following a 114-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Meanwhile, Detroit has now dropped six of its last seven games thanks to a 111-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Which team will regain momentum with a victory on Friday night?

Pistons vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: DET: (-118) | CHA: (+100)
• Spread: DET: -1.5 (-108) | CHA: +1.5 (-112)
• Total: 240 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Pistons enter this contest as slight home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 240 points, which is above average compared to Friday's projected totals.

Pistons vs Hornets Betting Information

Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Pistons	-1.5	-	-	240.5	-112	-108	-120	102

Pistons vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Pistons have covered the spread in a game 23 times this season (23-24-2).
• The Hornets are 17-21-3 ATS when underdogs by 1.5 points or more this season.
• Pistons games have gone over the total 27 times out of 51 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have gone over the point total 26 times in 51 opportunities (51%).
• Detroit has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered nine times in 24 games when playing at home, and it has covered 14 times in 25 games when playing on the road.
• This season, Charlotte is 7-15-0 at home against the spread (.318 winning percentage). On the road, it is 14-12-3 ATS (.483).

Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

This is far from the most exciting matchup on Friday's slate, but it one that could end up in a win for either side. It's important to note that the Hornets are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Pistons have not suited up since Monday after their game on Wednesday was postponed.

While Detroit has a rest advantage heading into this one, Charlotte has a star advantage. The Hornets will have the best player on the court on their side in LaMelo Ball. The third-year pro is averaging 23.0 points to go along with 8.7 assists and gets to face a Pistons defense that ranks 29th in efficiency.

Charlotte is also 15-2 straight up in its last 17 games against Detroit, so rock with the Hornets.

Final Score Prediction: Pistons: 118 | Hornets: 122

Pistons vs. Hornets Best Bet

The Hornets have to love visiting the Pistons. After all, Charlotte has won seven straight games at Little Caesars Arena by an efficient average of 10.4 points. Head coach Steve Clifford's team is 12-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 17 games against Detroit, too. It's simply been a one-sided series.

Detroit is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games overall and 0-5 ATS in its last five home games. Expecting the Pistons to overcome their recent struggles and beat an opponent they have failed to beat in the past seems like a lot to ask of them tonight. Take the small underdog in this Eastern Conference matchup.

Bet: Charlotte Hornets +1.5 (-112)

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