NBA Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons (February 9, 2026)
The Detroit Pistons (38-13) face the Charlotte Hornets (25-28) at Spectrum Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Pistons opened as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Pistons at -135 and Hornets at +114. The total points line is set at 222.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 112-110 Detroit.
- The Hornets (-115) have a 32-21-0 ATS record this season, while the Pistons (-105) hold a record of 27-24-0.
- The Hornets have a 21-32-0 O/U record this season (meaning 21 games have gone over the total points line and 32 have gone under). The Pistons have a 21-29-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Hornets are averaging 116.0 points per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Pistons are averaging 117.5 (9th).
- Defensively, the Hornets are giving up 114.0 points per game this season (11th in the league), while the Pistons are giving up an average of 109.7 points (3rd).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Hornets currently rank 24th for pace this season, recording 97.9 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Pistons sit 15th on that scale with 99.9 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 46.2% of the Hornets' field goal attempts come from three point range (4th in the league), leaving 53.8% from two. Meanwhile, the Pistons' opponents are taking 42.7% of their attempts from three (11th) and 57.3% from two.
- Comparatively, Detroit takes only 35.6% of shots from three (28th), leaving 64.4% from two, while Charlotte's opponents are attempting a similarly low 40.2% from three (10th) and 59.8% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Hornets are shooting 37.2% from deep in 2025/26 (6th in the NBA), compared to the Pistons who are making 35.0% of their attempts (20th).
- On the opposite end, Charlotte is holding opponents to 36.8% of their three-point attempts (24th), while Detroit's opponents are doing it tougher, hitting 34.6% of their shots (4th).
Ball Protection
- The Hornets are committing 15.8 turnovers per game this season, ranking 28th in the league. The Pistons may be well placed to take advantage of those numbers given they're forcing 17.3 turnovers per contest (1st).
- Flipping that script, Charlotte is forcing 12.6 turnovers (28th), while Detroit is committing 15.4 (24th).
Crashing the Boards
- Charlotte is pulling down 46.1 rebounds per game this season (5th in the league), including 12.4 offensive boards (8th). Conversely, Detroit's opponents are averaging 41.3 rebounds (4th), 11.5 of which have come on the offensive end (15th).
- Meanwhile, the Pistons are averaging 45.7 rebounds (7th) and 13.0 offensive rebounds (4th), while the Hornets are allowing 39.4 and 10.2, ranking 1st and 2nd.
First Quarter Winner
Charlotte is +105 to win the first quarter, while Detroit is -125. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 23-26-4 | 10-11-3 | 13-15-1 | 8-5-0 | 15-21-4 | 6-4-0 |
| Detroit | 30-20-1 | 15-12-1 | 15-8-0 | 26-15-1 | 4-5-0 | 6-3-1 |
First Half Winner
Charlotte is +105 to win the first half and Detroit is -125. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 27-24-2 | 13-11-0 | 14-13-2 | 7-4-2 | 20-20-0 | 7-2-1 |
| Detroit | 37-13-1 | 20-7-1 | 17-6-0 | 30-11-1 | 7-2-0 | 7-2-1 |
HT/FT
Charlotte is +160 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Detroit is +110.
- The Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 35.8% of games this season, while the Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 64.7% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +1200 to go to overtime.
- The Hornets have played in three games that went to overtime this season, while the Pistons have appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 25 of Charlotte's 53 games this season. Meanwhile, 25 of Detroit's 51 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 112-86 blowout victory against Charlotte at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on December 20. The Pistons have now won three straight against the Hornets. Cade Cunningham was everywhere on that day, finishing with a 22-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.
