Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons Best Bet – 1/3/2025

• Date: January 3, 2025
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

Betting Odds

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Win Probabilities

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Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets will face off against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena. This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Hornets struggling at 7-25 and the Pistons sitting at 15-18.

The Hornets enter this contest on a rough stretch, having lost 8 consecutive games, including a recent defeat to the Chicago Bulls by a score of 115-108. However, they have had a few extra days to rest, as their last game was four days ago. This break could provide a slight advantage, allowing players to recuperate and potentially turn their fortunes around.

On the other hand, the Pistons are riding high after winning 4 of their last 5 games, including a solid victory over the Orlando Magic, 105-96. The Pistons are favored in this matchup, with a spread of -6.0, and their moneyline sits at -245, giving them an implied win probability of 68%. In contrast, the Hornets' moneyline is +205, reflecting a 32% chance of victory according to the odds.

For those looking to place player prop bets, Malik Beasley's points total has garnered attention, with the prop total moving from Over 14.5 Points (-105) to Over 16.5 Points (-115). This indicates that sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over, suggesting confidence in Beasley's scoring ability in this matchup.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Final Score: Charlotte Hornets 113.93 vs Detroit Pistons 111.72

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