As of now, the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets have faced each other in 43 matches, with the Detroit Pistons winning 17 games, while the Charlotte Hornets have emerged victorious 26 times.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit has lost its last three consecutive games. In the game on January 23, Monty Williams’ team suffered a defeat on their home court against Milwaukee with a score of 113-122. Markus Sassar was the standout performer among the losing side, scoring 23 points. Isaiah Stewart contributed 19 points. Jalen Duran recorded a double-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist. The Pistons (four wins and 39 losses) occupy the 15th place in the Eastern Conference standings. In early January, a key player in the starting lineup, Cade Cunningham, ended up in the team’s injury list.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte has secured two victories in its last three games. Steve Clifford’s team, considered the clear underdog, won on January 23 against Minnesota with a score of 128-123. The top scorers for the winners were Miles Bridges (28 points) and Brandon Miller (27). LaMelo Ball achieved a double-double with 18 points, six rebounds, and 13 assists. The Hornets (ten wins and 31 losses) currently hold the 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte approaches the upcoming match with a full and ready lineup.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
Bookmakers' analysts consider Detroit a clear favorite in the upcoming match. However, this opinion is disputable. Another underachiever of the season is visiting the Motor City, and the Pistons could have taken advantage of the situation to improve their statistics. But not this time. Williams' team has already lost two games without Cunningham, and the game against Charlotte is likely to follow a similar script. The Hornets, buoyed by a successful road trip to Minneapolis, should aim for victory. Our prediction — Charlotte to win, including overtime, with odds of 2.19. Detroit and Charlotte have not shown very high scoring matches in their head-to-head encounters. In the last four out of five games, the 220-point mark has not been surpassed. Everything indicates that this time both teams will prioritize defense. Our prediction — Total points under 229.5, including overtime, with odds of 2.55. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 2.19. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
