Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Monday November 2, 2026
The Detroit Pistons will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday night for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Charlotte Hornets inside Spectrum Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET, with coverage available on NBA League Pass. Detroit comes into this matchup 5-1 on the year after winning 4 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. Charlotte is 1 game below .500 this season, riding a 3-game skid after a 5-point loss to Philadelphia. Keep up with our NBA Picks.
Detroit looks to keep it rolling
The Detroit offense has been solid enough this season, averaging 109.8 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Detroit is one of the best teams in the league, allowing 101.8 points per game this season, and they've allowed 96.75 points per game across their last four wins, holding three of those four opponents under 100 points.
Cade Cunningham is leading the Detroit offense this season, averaging 22.2 points and 7.2 assists per game. Duncan Robinson is second on the roster, averaging 16.8 points, and Paul Reed is averaging 13.8 points per game. Jalen Duren is fourth on the team, averaging 13 points per game this season, though he has played just one game. Ausar Thompson is averaging 8.8 points and leads Detroit, pulling in 7.4 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Detroit rolled in their last outing, scoring 110 points on 42% shooting. Defensively, Detroit was fantastic, giving up 94 points on 40% shooting. The Pistons pulled in 41 rebounds and forced 24 turnovers in the game. Cade Cunningham led Detroit last time out with 20 points on 15 shots.
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Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- Isaiah Joe (GTD) – Hip
- Jalen Duren (Out) – Hamstring
Charlotte tries to get back to .500
Offensively, Charlotte is averaging only 98.3 points on 41% shooting. Defensively, Charlotte is allowing 106.4 points per game this season. Brandon Miller is the offensive leader this season for Charlotte, averaging 24.4 points per game. Naz Reid is second on the team, averaging 15.9 points, and Grayson Allen is averaging 15.4 points per game. Dennis Schroder averages 11.7 points and leads the team, dishing out 5.6 assists. Moussa Diabate is averaging 9.4 points and leads Charlotte, pulling in 9.6 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Charlotte scored the ball well in their last outing, pouring in 104 points on 50% shooting and 36% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Charlotte had their issues, giving up 109 points as Philadelphia shot 47% from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc. Charlotte did pull in 38 rebounds but turned the ball over 18 times in the loss. Grayson Allen led Charlotte with 27 points on 12 shots.
Key Injury Report for Charlotte:
- Kon Knueppel (GTD) – Hamstring
- Coby White (GTD) – Calf
- Grant Williams (GTD) – Hamstring
- Kylan Boswell (GTD) – Knee
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction
Pick: Detroit Pistons
Detroit has the size, defensive skills, and offensive balance to create challenges for Charlotte in this matchup. The Pistons are likely to establish their presence near the basket and leverage their physicality to generate second-chance scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Charlotte has struggled to maintain consistent offensive production, which could be problematic against a Detroit team adept at controlling the paint. The Hornets will need to excel in perimeter shooting to remain competitive, but Detroit has the advantage in several key areas. Expect the Pistons to dominate the rebounding battle and utilize their defensive pressure to secure another victory.
Total Pick: Under
This matchup is likely to feature a slower offensive pace, as Detroit aims to establish its presence defensively and control the game around the basket. Charlotte has struggled to find consistent scoring, which could make it difficult for the Hornets to succeed against a tough Pistons defense. Detroit should be able to dictate the game's tempo by limiting transition opportunities and forcing Charlotte into challenging shots late in their possessions. The Pistons possess enough offensive talent to win comfortably, but they don't necessarily need a high-scoring game to achieve this. Expect Detroit to rely on its defense while Charlotte continues to face challenges in generating sufficient offensive production to increase the overall score.
