The Detroit Pistons (38-13) and Charlotte Hornets (25-28) will meet in the NBA on Monday night. Tipoff from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Pistons are 2.5-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread (Pistons -2.5), with the over/under set at 221.5 total points. Detroit is a -142 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Charlotte is +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Pistons vs. Hornets predictions and NBA picks for Monday, February 9.
Pistons vs Hornets Prediction
- Pistons vs Hornets pick: Pistons Moneyline (-142)
Our Hornets vs. Pistons best bet is on Detroit moneyline at -142, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pistons vs Hornets NBA Monday Odds
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -112 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | -142 |
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -108 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | +120 |
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
The NBA system titled "Undervalued vs. Bad Defense (SEASON)" identifies regular season matchups where efficient but undervalued teams face opponents with poor defensive metrics such as the Pistons in today's game against the Hornets.
When a team's underlying performance indicators, such as Pythagorean strength, exceed public perception like the Pistons, the betting market often undervalues them against weak defensive opponents who allow high scoring efficiency.
In spots like these, the market can signal balance with a modest moneyline while still overlooking defensive shortcomings on one side.
Pistons vs Hornets Picks, Betting Predictions
These games typically feature prices that suggest parity but fail to fully account for the defensive mismatch.
Slight movement toward the undervalued side reinforces that bettors are slowly recognizing the edge, yet the market remains mispriced — which appears to be the case for the Pistons in this spot.
Over recent seasons, this pattern has rewarded teams whose true performance levels are masked by variance, while exploiting opponents that consistently fail to contain efficient offenses, creating a steady opportunity on the moneyline.
Overall, the system stands at 321-230 (58%) with a 3% ROI across all-time results. This season, it's 42-30 (58%) with a 5% ROI.
So, let's take the Pistons moneyline at -142 on Monday night in Charlotte.
Pistons vs Hornets Best Bet
- Pistons Moneyline (-142)
Spread
We will be staying away from the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
Our Hornets vs. Pistons betting prediction is on Detroit moneyline at -142.
Over/Under
No play on the total here.
Pistons vs Hornets Betting Trends
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