Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons Free Prediction 11/29/19

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Charlotte Hornets (7-12), 7.5-point underdogs, travel to Detroit to play the Pistons (6-12). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 213 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons ATS Odds

In their two contests this season, the Hornets have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 203 points, which was under the projected point total of 215. Charlotte won 102-101, covering as 4-point underdogs. The Hornets’ 3.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pistons, who had a rate of 7.8. Graham put up a double-double in the victory with 16 points and 15 assists.

Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Hornets games, with 10 overs compared to 9 unders. Charlotte heads into the contest with records of 7-12 straight up (SU) and 10-9 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Pistons’ 18 games, nine have finished over the total. Additionally, Detroit is 6-12 SU and 6-10-2 ATS.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Detroit ranks 27th in possessions per game (100.5) and Charlotte is 26th (101.2).

Hornets at Pistons ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Hornets rank 22nd in steals per game (6.8) while the Pistons rank 26th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
  • Charlotte averages 19.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Detroit ranks 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.2).
  • The Pistons rank 13th in assists per game (24.6) while the Hornets rank 29th in assists allowed per game (27.3).
  • Detroit ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (41.6) while Charlotte ranks 18th (46.1).
  • Charlotte ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.8) while Detroit ranks 16th (13.4).
  • The Pistons rank second in three pointers allowed per game (29.6) while the Hornets rank 19th (34.0).
  • The Pistons rank 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Hornets rank 25th (4.1).
  • Detroit averages 12.8 second chance points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 17th in second chance points allowed per game (13.5).
  • Charlotte ranks ninth in points in the paint per game (48.9) while Detroit ranks 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.9).
  • Charlotte is 1-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Detroit is 2-0.
  • The Hornets are 6-7 when they score over 100 points, while the Pistons are 5-9.
  • Charlotte is 5-5 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 5-3 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 6 of the Hornets’ 10 road games, while 4 of the Pistons’ 8 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Charlotte and Detroit are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Hornets have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Pistons have 4 unders and 1 over
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 105.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.0 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
  • The Pistons have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has been defeated by an average of 2.3 points.