Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 20

Pistons vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: FDSSE, FDSDET, and NBA TV

The Detroit Pistons (21-6) are heavily favored (by 10.5 points) to continue a four-game home winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (9-18) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup's over/under is 234.5.

Pistons vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pistons win (78.9%)

Pistons vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Pistons have covered the spread 15 times in 27 games with a set spread.
• In the Hornets' 27 games this season, they have 14 wins against the spread.
• Pistons games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 15 times this season.
• Hornets games this year have gone over the total in 10 of 27 opportunities (37%).
• Against the spread, Detroit has fared better at home, covering eight times in 14 home games, and seven times in 13 road games.
• When playing at home, the Pistons go over the total 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They've hit the over in 46.2% of games on the road (six of 13 contests).
• Charlotte has been better against the spread at home (8-6-0) than away (6-7-0) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over five of 14 times at home (35.7%), and five of 13 on the road (38.5%).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 27.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 9.2 assists, shooting 45.3% from the floor and 32.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made treys per game.
• Jalen Duren averages 18.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
• Ausar Thompson is averaging 11.4 points, 2.8 assists and 5.8 boards.
• Isaiah Stewart's numbers on the season are 10.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 54.3% from the floor and 39.7% from downtown, with an average of 1.0 made 3-pointers.
• Duncan Robinson is averaging 11.9 points, 2.9 boards and 1.9 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges is averaging 21.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Hornets.
• Kon Knueppel averages 19.4 points, 5.4 boards and 3.6 assists. He is also draining 47.7% of his shots from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 triples per game (fifth in league).
• LaMelo Ball averages 19.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 8.8 assists. He is draining 39.9% of his shots from the floor and 31.8% from 3-point range, with 2.8 treys per contest.
• Moussa Diabate's numbers on the season are 8.2 points, 7.5 boards and 1.2 assists per contest. He is making 63.0% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Ryan Kalkbrenner gives the Hornets 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 1.8 blocks (third in NBA).

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