The Charlotte Hornets (19 – 19) play host to the Detroit Pistons (7 – 28) at 7:00pm EST on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
Charlotte open as 9.5 point favorites. So far this season the Hornets are 22-16-0 against the spread (ATS) and 11-3-0 ATS when playing at home. The Hornets are on a 2-game losing streak.
The visiting Pistons are 17-18-0 ATS and 9-9-0 ATS on the road. They’re 3-7 in their last 10 games and have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Hornets vs Pistons Betting Odds
Betting Odds: Hornets Spread
Hornets Spread, -9.5 at Bovada
| Hornets Spread | -9.5 |
| Pistons Spread | +9.5 |
| Over/Under | 225.5 |
| Time | 7:00pm EST |
| TV | NBA TV |
The Charlotte Hornets are -124 and the Detroit Pistons are -108 to cover the spread. Use our calculator to estimate your potential winnings.
Hornets and Pistons Betting Trends
- The Hornets are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
- Charlotte are 22-16-0 ATS and 11-3-0 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone over in 22 of the Hornets’ 38 games
- The Pistons are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
- Detroit are 17-18-0 ATS and 9-9-0 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone over in 18 of the Pistons’ 35 games
Hornets and Pistons Head to Head
- May 4, 2021: Charlotte Hornets 102 @ Detroit Pistons 99
- May 1, 2021: Detroit Pistons 94 @ Charlotte Hornets 107
- Mar 11, 2021: Detroit Pistons 102 @ Charlotte Hornets 105
Hornets vs. Pistons Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 114.9 2nd | Points Per Game | 101.1 29th |
| 46.2% 11th | Field Goal % | 41.5% 29th |
| 37.5% 3rd | 3PT % | 31.4% 29th |
| 43.5% 23rd | Rebounds | 43.2% 26th |
| 26.8% 3rd | Assists | 21.7% 28th |
| 13% 5th | Turnovers | 15.5% 28th |
| 9% 4th | Steals | 8.2% 8th |
| 5.4% 8th | Blocks | 4.7% 18th |
| 19.2% 14th | Fouls | 20.9% 29th |
Hornets vs. Pistons Injury Report
Charlotte Hornets Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Lewis | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 6 |
| P.J. Washington | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 5 |
| Vernon Carey Jr. | C | Covid-19 | — |
Detroit Pistons Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | C | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 3 |
| Cory Joseph | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 5 |
| Isaiah Livers | SF | Foot | — |
| Chris Smith | SF | Knee | — |
| Kelly Olynyk | PF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jan 8 |
| Frank Jackson | PG | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Jan 6 |
| Jerami Grant | PF | Thumb | Expected to be out until at least Feb 1 |
Key players to watch
Charlotte Hornets Key Player
Miles Bridges 20.2 ppg, 3.3 apg, 7.2 rpg, 1.2 spg
Detroit Pistons Key Player
Cade Cunningham 15.2 ppg, 4.5 apg, 6.4 rpg, 1.3 spg
Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Detroit Pistons at 7:00pm EST on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
What TV channel is Hornets vs Pistons game on?
The Hornets vs Pistons game is available on NBA TV.
What time is the Hornets vs Pistons NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons is at 7:00pm EST.
Who is the betting favorite in the Hornets vs Pistons NBA game tonight?
Charlotte Hornets are the -715 betting favorites. Calculate your potential winnings from a $100 bet using our NBA odds calculator.
Why is Scottie Lewis not playing in tonights NBA game?
Scottie Lewis is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 6.
Why is P.J. Washington not playing in tonights NBA game?
P.J. Washington is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 5.
Why is Vernon Carey Jr. not playing in tonights NBA game?
Vernon Carey Jr. is dealing with Covid-19 and is —.
Why is Isaiah Stewart not playing in tonights NBA game?
Isaiah Stewart is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 3.
Why is Cory Joseph not playing in tonights NBA game?
Cory Joseph is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 5.
Why is Isaiah Livers not playing in tonights NBA game?
Isaiah Livers is dealing with an injury to the Foot and is —.
Why is Chris Smith not playing in tonights NBA game?
Chris Smith is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is —.
Why is Kelly Olynyk not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kelly Olynyk is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least jan 8.
Why is Frank Jackson not playing in tonights NBA game?
Frank Jackson is dealing with an injury to the Ankle and is expected to be out until at least jan 6.
Why is Jerami Grant not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jerami Grant is dealing with an injury to the Thumb and is expected to be out until at least feb 1.
