Pistons vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - January 3

The Charlotte Hornets (7-25) will visit the Detroit Pistons (15-18) after dropping four road games in a row.

The Pistons face the Hornets in a game that Detroit is currently a healthy favorite by 7 points. The matchup has an over/under of 218.5.

Pistons vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Game time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Arena: Little Caesars Arena
• Total: 218.5 points
• Spread: Pistons -7
• Moneyline: Pistons (-285), Hornets (+230)

How to watch Pistons vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Pistons vs. Hornets

• The Pistons and their opponents have scored more than 218.5 points in 21 of 33 games this season.
• The Hornets have combined with their opponent to score more than 218.5 points in 15 of 32 games this season.
• The two teams average 218.2 points per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• Opponents of these two teams score 227.4 combined points per game, 8.9 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Pistons vs. Hornets

• Detroit has compiled a 17-15-1 ATS record so far this year.
• The Hornets have compiled a 15-16-1 ATS record so far this season.
• Charlotte has covered the spread seven times this season (7-6-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
• The Pistons are 6-8 overall, and 6-8 against the spread, at home.
• Away from home, the Hornets are 2-12 overall and 7-7 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Pistons vs. Hornets

• The Pistons have been the moneyline favorite 10 total times this season. They've finished 5-5 in those games.
• This season, the Hornets have won six out of the 29 games, or 20.7%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Detroit has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -285 or shorter.
• Charlotte has a record of 2-11, a 15.4% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +230 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Pistons have an implied moneyline win probability of 74.0% in this game.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pistons vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Pistons (- 7)
• Pick OU: Over (218.5)
  
• Prediction: Pistons 123 - Hornets 108
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