Our model projects Charlotte Hornets 106, Detroit Pistons 116, with the Pistons favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 221.7-point projection runs below the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Hornets score 98.9 a game and concede 112.1; Pistons score 118.4 and concede 109.9.
Hornets sit 6th in the NBA standings, Pistons sit 1st. Tip-off at Spectrum Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Charlotte Hornets Detroit Pistons2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Pistons by 9.9, total 221.7.
Hornets at home: 2–2 SU, 98.9 PPG. Pistons on the road: 3–1 SU, 118.4 PPG.
Detroit Pistons lead 6-2 across the last 8 meetings on record. Most recent: Detroit Pistons won 97-89 on 28 Oct 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Charlotte HornetsHornets |
3 | 2 | 505 | 541 | LWWLW |
| 1 | Detroit PistonsPistons |
4 | 1 | 549 | 517 | WLWWW |
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