The Hornets will play the Pistons on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons set for Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 83.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Detroit Pistons is 87.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 2-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 11th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons start this matchup with a 6-8 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 27th (106.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Detroit Pistons stand at 14th averaging 112.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.8 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 16th in the league. The Detroit Pistons currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 0-8 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Detroit Pistons possess a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 7-25 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 15-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Charlotte Hornets are setting sail to Detroit...fans roar like thunder in the Pistons' arena, ready for victory...Hornets stand at 7-25, Pistons at 15-18...Hornets have yet to win a game in their division...Detroit has only secured one win in their division this season...Charlotte averages 106.2 points, Detroit averages 112.0 points per game...see you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Hornets at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -6 -113 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Charlotte Hornets are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -230 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Charlotte Hornets are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Hornets
Pistons
1/03/25 6:10pm CST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Hornets
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/03/25 6:10pm CST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -120Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 27.5 o +10027.5 u -135Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -145Bet |
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Josh Green
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 15.5 o -15515.5 u +115Bet |
Mark Williams
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 43.5 o -11043.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 1/03/25 6:10pm CST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 25 | 25 | 0.500 | +15.5 | 12-12 | 13-13 | 2-8 | 17-19 | 112.7 | 113.7 | -1.0 | L1 | 4-6 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 12 | 35 | 0.255 | +27.0 | 8-19 | 4-16 | 0-9 | 7-26 | 107.0 | 112.2 | -5.2 | L5 | 3-7 |
Charlotte Hornets & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Pistons | +50000 Bet | +50000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 6:10 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.