Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Detroit Pistons (2-5) are set to visit the Spectrum Center on Wednesday to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (2-4).
In their most recent outing, the Pistons managed to secure a victory against the Nets, winning 106-92. Detroit finished the game shooting 48.1% from the field (37 of 77) and made 11 out of 36 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Pistons converted 21 of 26 attempts, achieving an 80.8% success rate. On the boards, they collected a total of 27 rebounds, including 4 offensive rebounds. The team also was credited with 25 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and managed to secure 8 steals. Defensively, the Pistons restricted their opponents to a 45.1% shooting percentage, allowing 32 of 71 attempts. Brooklyn recorded 19 assists and racked up 8 steals during the matchup. They collected a total of 47 rebounds (9 offensive, 38 defensive) and had 5 blocks. Meanwhile, the Nets shot 61.3% from the free throw line, making 19 of 31 attempts, and converted 9 of their 31 three-point attempts. Both teams ended the game with 22 fouls.
Cade Cunningham was a standout player in this matchup, contributing 19 points on 8 of 13 shooting. He played 35 minutes and secured 6 rebounds, showcasing a 61.5% shooting efficiency along with 5 assists.
Detroit enters this contest with a record of 2-5 for the season. They average 105.0 points per game, ranking 29th in the NBA, and maintain a field goal percentage of 45.9%. The Pistons have made 35.1% of their three-point attempts (87 of 248) and are hitting 80.6% of their free throws. On average, Detroit grabs 44.6 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 159 assists this season, placing them 16th in the NBA for assists. The team averages 18.3 turnovers per game while committing 20.9 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Pistons force 11.9 turnovers per game and draw 18.1 fouls. They rank 22nd in the league for opponent assists, allowing a total of 174 assists this season. The team gives up a field goal percentage of 46.6% (277 of 594) and allows 38.3 rebounds per game. Furthermore, they surrender 36.6% shooting from three-point territory, ranking 12th in points allowed per game (110.4).
In their last game, the Hornets faced a loss against the Celtics, finishing 113-103. Charlotte struggled with rebounding, allowing Boston to accumulate 56 rebounds (14 offensive). The team made 30.8% of their three-point attempts, going 16 of 52, and excelled from the free throw line, hitting 25 of 28 attempts (89.3%). Boston managed to shoot 43.9% from the field, converting 36 out of 82 attempts. Charlotte finished the game shooting 44.0% from the floor, with 40 successful field goals out of 91 attempts and a 40.5% rate from deep, sinking 17 of 42 attempts. They only converted 6 of 9 free throw attempts for a 66.7% success rate. Boston committed 18 fouls, leading to Charlotte’s opportunity at the line. The Hornets turned the ball over 14 times, earning 4 steals while grabbing 63 total rebounds—50 defensive and 13 offensive.
LaMelo Ball was a key player in the matchup, scoring 36 points on 15 of 26 shooting (57.7% shooting rate), while also collecting 4 rebounds and distributing 6 assists during his 37 minutes on the court.
With a current record of 2-4, the Hornets are shooting 44.9% from the field, which ranks them 20th in the league. Charlotte has tallied 686 total points in the season (averaging 114.3 per game) while averaging 44.8 rebounds. They dish out 22.8 assists per game (24th in the NBA) and have 16.7 turnovers each game. The Hornets commit 24.7 fouls per game and convert 74.6% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, the Hornets rank 26th in the league for points allowed per game at 119.0. They force 12.5 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 46.5% from the field (ranking 17th in the league). Opponents are hitting 33.3% of their three-point shots against Charlotte (79 of 237), and teams succeed 79.9% of the time at the free throw line. The Hornets yield 26.3 assists and 41.8 total rebounds per game, placing them 20th and 7th in the league respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Detroit ML (+100)
