NBA Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons (November 2, 2026)
The Detroit Pistons (5-1) face the Charlotte Hornets (3-4) at Spectrum Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Pistons are favored to win at -175, currently marked as 4.5-point favorites, while the Hornets are at +145. The total points line is set at 210.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 108-103 Detroit.
- The Hornets (-118) have a 3-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Pistons (-102) hold a record of 5-1-0.
- The Hornets have a 1-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning one game has gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Pistons have a 2-4-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Hornets are averaging 98.3 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Pistons are averaging 109.8 (21st).
- Defensively, the Hornets are giving up only 106.4 points per game this season (4th in the league), while the Pistons are giving up an average of 101.8 points (1st).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Hornets currently rank 30th for pace this season, recording 95.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Pistons sit 26th on that scale with 98.1 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 50.7% of the Hornets' field goal attempts come from three point range (2nd in the league), leaving 49.3% from two. Meanwhile, the Pistons' opponents are taking 44.2% of their attempts from three (T16th) and 55.8% from two.
- Comparatively, Detroit takes 43.3% of shots from three (T17th), leaving 56.7% from two, while Charlotte's opponents are attempting 40.8% from three (2nd) and 59.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Hornets are shooting an underwhelming 29.6% from deep in 2026/27 (28th in the NBA), compared to the Pistons who are making 36.3% of their attempts (9th).
- On the opposite end, Charlotte is holding opponents to 37.6% of their three-point attempts (24th), while Detroit's opponents are doing it tougher, hitting 32.5% of their shots (10th).
Ball Protection
- The Hornets are committing 18.7 turnovers per game this season, ranking T26th in the league. The Pistons may be well placed to take advantage of those numbers given they're forcing 17.3 turnovers per contest (8th).
- Flipping that script, Charlotte is forcing 14.1 turnovers (25th), while Detroit is committing 15.7 (15th).
Crashing the Boards
- Charlotte is pulling down 47.1 rebounds per game this season (6th in the league), including 14.3 offensive boards (5th). Conversely, Detroit's opponents are averaging 44.8 rebounds (18th), 12.7 of which have come on the offensive end (19th).
- Meanwhile, the Pistons are averaging 45.8 rebounds (T8th) and 12.0 offensive rebounds (T15th), while the Hornets are allowing 40.9 and 10.0, ranking 3rd and 4th.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 4-2-1 | 1-2-1 | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-1 | 6-3-1 |
| Detroit | 3-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 6-4-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-5-0 |
| Detroit | 3-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 6-4-0 |
HT/FT
Charlotte is +185 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Detroit is -105.
- The Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 42.9% of games this season, while the Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 50.0% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +1700 to go to overtime.
- The Hornets have played in four games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Pistons have appeared in six.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in one of Charlotte's seven games this season. Meanwhile, two of Detroit's six games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 97-89 victory over Charlotte at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on October 28. Despite being on the losing side, Brandon Miller came up big on that day, scoring 31 points and adding 12 rebounds. The Pistons have now won six straight against the Hornets.
NBA Injury News – Detroit Pistons @ Charlotte Hornets (November 2, 2026)
Duren will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a right hamstring strain, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com.
Joe is Questionable for Monday's (nov. 2) game against Charlotte.
Knueppel is OUT for Friday's (Oct. 30) game against the Wizards.
The Hornets said on Monday's (Oct. 26) that White remains without a timeline for a return, per Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
Williams is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 2) game against the Pistons.
Kylan Boswell will miss Wednesday's (Oct. 21) season opener against the Nets as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
