- The Detroit Pistons host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night
- Charlotte is looking for a rare two-game win streak after beating Brooklyn on Saturday
- See the Hornets vs Pistons odds, player props, and predictions for March 11
Looking for just their third multi-game win streak of the season, the Charlotte Hornets (16-48, 7-25 away, 26-38-0 ATS) visit the league-worst Detroit Pistons (10-53, 5-26 home, 31-31-1 ATS) on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena (7:10 pm ET).
Detroit, however, has already beaten Charlotte twice this season and oddsmakers have established the Pistons as 4.5-point home-court favorites on Monday.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | +4.5 (-115) | +150 | Over 217.5 (-110) |
| Detroit Pistons | -4.5 (-105) | -175 | Under 217.5 (-110) |
Detroit is sitting at -175 on the moneyline with the Hornets at +150. The game total of 217.5 is the lowest in of the six games in Monday’s NBA odds.
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The Pistons will officially be eliminated from the NBA playoff bracket with a loss tonight, while the Hornets are 13 games behind #10 Atlanta with just 18 games remaining.
Charlotte Uses Big Second Quarter to Defeat Nets
Facing Brooklyn on Saturday, Charlotte found itself in a familiar position after the first quarter: losing. But the Hornets erased the four-point gap – and then some – during a 32-17 second quarter, which gave Charlotte a lead it wouldn’t surrender en route to a 110-99 win.
Miles Bridges had a team-high 24 points in the win on 10-of-15 shooting along with 10 rebounds and four assists, while Brandon Miller added 23 points. Center Nick Richards (15 points, 11 rebounds) and point guard Vasilije Micic (12 points, 10 assists) both had double-doubles in the win, which snapped a six-game losing streak for the Hornets.
Despite the win on Saturday, Charlotte remains dead-last in the NBA in both point differential (-10.1) and Net Rating (-10.4). They are in the bottom three in both Offensive Rating (108.6, 29th) and Defensive Rating (118.9, 28th).
LaMelo Ball (ankle tendinopathy) has missed 21 straight games for the Hornets and there is no indication that he will return to Charlotte’s NBA lineup tonight.
Pistons Give up 142 in Loss to Dallas
Detroit had its second-worst defensive performance of the season last time out, getting blown out 142-124 at home by the Dallas Mavericks. Other than a 146-114 loss to Milwaukee in mid-December, 142 is the most points Detroit has given up in regulation this season.
Cade Cunningham had a team-high 33 points and 10 assists in the loss while Simone Fontecchio added 27 off the bench on 9-of-13 shooting (including 4-of-5 from three) but Detroit committed 19 turnovers, sent Dallas to the line 32 times, and allowed the Mavs to shoot 55.4% from the floor.
Detroit is now 25th in the league in O-Rating (110.8), 29th in D-Rating (119.4), and 28th in Net Rating (-8.6), only ahead of Charlotte and Washington.
Some good news for Detroit is that recently-acquired point guard Quentin Grimes (7.1 PPG) is listed as probable to return from a knee injury on Monday night.
CHA vs DET Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson (DET) | 10.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 6.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| Brandon Miller (CHA) | 21.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 5.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | 2.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 2.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) |
| Cade Cunningham (DET) | 23.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 4.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 7.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 2.5 (Ov +140 | Un -180) |
| Grant Williams (CHA) | 12.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 4.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 2.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 1.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) |
| Isaiah Stewart (DET) | 10.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 6.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +175 | Un -230) |
| Jaden Ivey (DET) | 18.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 3.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 3.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 1.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) |
| Jalen Duren (DET) | 13.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 12.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | OFF |
| Miles Bridges (CHA) | 22.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 8.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 2.5 (Ov +135 | Un -175) |
| Nick Richards (CHA) | 12.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) | 9.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | OFF | OFF |
| Vasilije Micic (CHA) | 13.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 7.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 1.5 (Ov +170 | Un -220) |
Player props as of March 11 at DraftKings. Click here to download the DraftKings app North Carolina.
Cunningham, who’s averaging a team-high 22.6 PPG this season for Detroit, is listed with the highest point total in the Hornets vs Pistons NBA player props at 23.5, narrowly ahead of Bridges (22.5), who is at 21.3 PPG this season.
Facing a Charlotte group that sits fourth-last in the NBA in rebound percentage (48.0%), Detroit center Jalen Duren has a rebound total of 12.5, nearly a full rebound over his average of 11.7.
Hornets vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons have had the Hornets’ number so far this season, winning 111-99 in Charlotte in the second game of the season and 113-106 in Detroit on Jan. 24. But they have no semblance of home-court advantage this year, going 5-26 at home and 5-27 on the road. Charlotte also has similar home/road splits (9-23 at home and 7-25 on the road).
There is no real talent disparity between the teams, and I like the Hornets to win straight-up at significant plus-money.
Charlotte vs Detroit pick: Hornets moneyline (+170)
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NBA betting record:
- 17-22 moneyline (+3.06 units)
- 19-17-2 ATS (+1.41 units)
- 0-1 over/under (-100 units)
- 7-12 player props (-6.82 units)
- 0-3 same-game parlay (-3.00 units)
All wagers one unit unless expressly stated otherwise
The Charlotte Hornets will face off against the Detroit Pistons on March 11 in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are looking to secure a win and improve their standings in the Eastern Conference. For those looking to add some extra excitement to the game, betting on the outcome can make things even more interesting.
As of now, the betting odds for the game have the Charlotte Hornets as the favorites with a -4.5 point spread. This means that in order to win a bet on the Hornets, they would need to win by at least 5 points. On the other hand, the Detroit Pistons are the underdogs with a +4.5 point spread, meaning they can lose by up to 4 points and still cover the spread.
In addition to betting on the spread, there are also prop bets available for this game. Prop bets allow bettors to wager on specific outcomes within the game, such as which player will score the most points or how many total points will be scored. These bets can add an extra layer of excitement to the game and provide more opportunities to win.
When making predictions for this game, it’s important to consider both teams’ recent performances and key players. The Charlotte Hornets have been playing well lately, with players like LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier leading the way. The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, have struggled this season but have shown flashes of potential with players like Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be a competitive matchup with both teams looking to come out on top. Whether you’re a fan of the Hornets, Pistons, or just looking to make things more interesting, betting on the outcome of this game can add some extra excitement. Just remember to gamble responsibly and enjoy the game!