NBA Picks and Betting Tips: Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, 22nd November

NLB Staff

21.11.2024 10:25

Hornets vs Pistons Prediction

As this Detroit Pistons squad enters the game having been one of the most improved teams this season, they play a Hornets squad that continues growing around star Lamelo Ball. With the Pistons having taken a tough 122-112 loss to the Bulls last time out, this Hornets team also took a tough defeat against Brooklyn in their previous game. This matchup will take place on November 22nd at 5:30 A.M. IST in Spectrum Center of Charlotte. Underneath are our key betting tips, player props, head-to-head trends, and vital injuries to make a potential outcome for this matchup.

Hornets vs Pistons Key Betting Tips & Predictions

1. Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Moneyline Pick

Seeing that the moneyline pick is at -140 for the Pistons, they have an advantage to win this game to their more experienced players. As the backcourt of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey should have a very similar scoring output to Lamelo Ball plus Brandon Miller’s scoring prowess for Charlotte, this Pistons squad will easily win their small forward battle. Having a great shooter like Tim Hardaway Jr., he should continue knocking down great shots over Josh Green, while Tobias Harris should provide great perimeter shooting over Miles Bridges inside game. With Jalen Duren being a huge positive over Grant Williams, the Pistons should easily win this -140 moneyline and 3rd in 4 matchups against Charlotte.

2. Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Point Spread Pick

With the Pistons having a -2.5 spread in this game, they should win it due to them having a more complete young roster. Led by Cade Cunningham, his greatness on both ends of the floor has helped this Pistons roster build where they are at the current moment. Having an offensive battle against another star in Lamelo Ball, Cunningham’s defensive prowess will come up big to have a slight over the Hornets point guard in this battle. With the Pistons having someone like Jaden Ivey who can finish with or off the dribble, he provides a positive over Brandon Miller due to the way he can score. As Ivey continues to work with his speed, it will be something that the Hornets' shooting guard will have a little tougher time defending but keep close. Miller should continue providing his mid-range game, but won’t have much of an impact from outside due to Ivey forcing guards like him into tough angles from out there. With Tim Hardaway being a much better two-way force than Josh Green, his three-point game and shutdown ability on the other end should help him control this matchup. Although Miles Bridges will have a slight scoring advantage over Tobias Harris, the Pistons should have a rebounding advantage with their power forward. Having someone like Jalen Duren who can easily win the rebounding and scoring battle inside, should continue using size to dominate Grant Williams, plus help this Pistons -2.5 spread pick look great.

3. Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Over/Under Pick (Total Points)

As the over/under in this game is 222.5 points, both teams have several offensive players that could provide scoring. Seeing that the Hornets have an elite point guard who can dominate on the box score from all over, their shooting guard continues to be a great mid-range finisher. Having a power forward who can knock down inside shots and finish, their backup point guard has produced a lot of quick scoring for this squad as well. On the other end, the Pistons have one of the best all-around point guards that creates a backcourt with a quick guard who can drive in with ease or knock down great looks from the perimeter. As their center continues creating rebounds inside and putting them back up, they have a power forward who can hit threes. With great bench pieces, their score should end up higher than the combined 215 points from last time.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Top Player Props

Lamelo Ball over 27.5 points at 1.91: Being one of the best scoring guards this season, Lamelo Ball’s all-around offensive game will show up as an important factor. Although he goes up against a feisty defender like Cade Cunningham, the star has shown great composure and ability to score from inside or outside against nearly anybody. As he is averaging 28.4 points a night, the star should go over his line in this game.

Jalen Duren over 8.5 rebounds at 1.60: As the Pistons center continues to be one of this squad’s strongest rebounders, he should have another game where he will dominate the glass. With Grant Williams being a much smaller five than him, Jalen Duren should have the strength and length to pull down extra boards on both ends while also getting them off blocks. Seeing that he averages 10.5 rebounds a night, Duren should go over that total in this matchup.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Injury News & Impact

Charlotte Hornets Injuries: As this Charlotte squad doesn’t have any current injuries, they will continue to run the same rotations and build as a team during this matchup.

Detroit Pistons Injuries: With Ausaur Thompson, 8.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, ruled out due to competition reconditioning, this Pistons squad will keep running with a less efficient defender in Tobias as the starting power forward.

Hornets vs Pistons Head-to-Head Trends

Even though the Hornets had a narrow victory last time out, Detroit should have an advantage in this matchup after winning 3 of their previous 4 matchups vs Charlotte. While the Hornets used to own this matchup a long while ago, this Pistons roster has improved and should have another high-scoring game after going over 102 points in 11 straight matchups. A squad that put up 111.3 points a night over their previous 4 matchups against Charlotte, they hope to build on a 3-2 record against the spread during the last 5 games.

Betting Insights & Public Trends

According to the betting insights, Detroit has been favored by 58.3% of the bettors to win this matchup against Charlotte.

Hornets vs Pistons Final Prediction

With the Detroit Pistons having been one of the most shocking teams to start this season, their young talent is much stronger in their matchup against Charlotte. As they continue being one of the best-developing cores so far during this year, Detroit is led by star Cade Cunningham who keeps looking like a great pick at number one overall during 2021. His ability to score has been a vital part of this team’s growth, while also showing an elite passing attribute. Someone who has really been able to run through the paint with ease and finish or kick out passes to open shooters, his court vision continues to receive a lot of high praise. With him going up against another elite scorer in Lamelo Ball who is a great all-around scorer, this should be a high-scoring battle between these two young guards. Although Ball has great handles as well, Cunningham’s defense will come up clutch during crunch time as he continues to have quick hands to create deflections and more positions for Detroit. As Brandon Miller will line up across Jaden Ivey, these two shooting guards have also really shown great potential scoring-wise. With the Hornets Miller still showing outside scoring inconsistencies, though, Ivey’s speed will take a massive advantage as someone who can drive in and finish at his own will. The Hornets shooting guard hasn’t shown this type of ability yet, while Ivey could potentially take out his ability to create more shots due to his better lockdown defense.

Detroit will have a massive advantage at small forward in this game as Tim Hardway Jr. continues to remain one of the most efficient three-point shooters for them. Known as a piece who can defend with ease as well, he should have complete control over a struggling Josh Green’s offensive game. Seeing this, Hardaway should easily win the two-way battle, while supporting Tobias Harris inside against Miles Bridges. Although Charlotte may slightly win this matchup due to their power forward’s energy and higher-scoring ability inside, Tobias Harris should continue providing a solid perimeter game. Seeing that this could also be a matchup where Harris could win the rebounding battle with his size and strength, his overall game could outplay Bridges only advantage in the amount of points scored. Seeing that Jalen Duren also brings a lot of size and length in the middle over Grant Williams, he should easily give the Pistons more boards plus finishes inside. As Detroit has Malik Beasley and Simone Fontecchio off the bench to give them more energy, Charlotte could win this matchup if they get similar production from Tre Mann.

Our prediction: The Detroit Pistons win this game and cover their -2.5 spread, while the score goes over 222.5 points.