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The Detroit Pistons (7-22) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a three-game losing skid. Their most recent loss came against the Los Angeles Lakers at 124-117. Their opponents tonight, the Charlotte Hornets (7-20), have had a similarly troublesome season thus far, and are coming into tonight's game on a five-match losing skid. Their most recent defeat came against the Philadelphia 76ers at 131-113.
Needless to say, neither team has looked strong this season, with both struggling to secure much momentum. The Pistons have more defeats on their record but the Hornets have the longer active skid. Tonight's game is a must-win for these two ailing teams.
Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
Fixture: Pistons @ Hornets
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 14, 07:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
On the Pistons' front, point guard Cade Cunningham is still out with shin issues, with reports suggesting he will be undergoing surgery soon. Power forward Isaiah Livers is out due to a shoulder injury.
On the Hornets' end, small forward Cody Martin is out due to a knee procedure last month. Small forward Gordon Hayward is out with a shoulder injury. Point guards LaMelo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr. are both out due to ankle injuries. Center Mark Williams is also out with an ankle injury.
Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds & Spreads
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Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets Starting 5s
Pistons - PG: Killian Hayes, SG: Jaden Ivey, SF: Bojan Bogdanovic, PF: Isaiah Stewart, C: Jalen Duren
Hornets - PG: Terry Rozier, SG: Kelly Oubre, SF: Jalen McDaniels, PF: PJ Washington, C: Mason Plumlee
Pistons vs. Hornets Predictions
It's been a troublesome season for both of these struggling teams thus far. The Hornets are dealing with a litany of injuries heading into tonight. Both teams have also been rocked by the long-term absences of their respective star point guards Cade Cunningham and LaMelo Ball this season.
Even with the home-court advantage, the Hornets are in dire straits right now. The Pistons have the powerful Bojan Bogdanovic to rely on here and are less hampered by missing key players beyond Cunningham. Considering how badly the Hornets have floundered of late, and their lengthier losing streak right now, Detroit upsetting the Charlotte crowd seems likely.
Prediction: Pistons +3 (-110)
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