The Hornets will play the Pistons on Saturday, December 20th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons set for Saturday, December 20th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Detroit Pistons is 96.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 3-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons start this matchup with a 11-2 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 18th (115.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Detroit Pistons stand at 10th averaging 119.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.7 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 7th in the league. The Detroit Pistons currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 2-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Detroit Pistons possess a 5-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 9-18 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 21-6 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Charlotte Hornets face the Detroit Pistons this Saturday... Detroit fans be wild in the arena, shoutin' and cheerin' loud... Charlotte be strugglin' with a 9-18 record this season, while Detroit be dominatin' at 21-6... Hornets be 2-4 in the Eastern Southeast Division, Pistons be 5-3... The teams be scorin' close, with Hornets averagin' 115.5 points per game and Pistons averagin' 119.1... See you courtside at today's game, me hearties... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team win!
Best Hornets at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Hornets
Pistons
12/20/25 7:40pm EST | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Hornets
Pistons
Game to Overtime
12/20/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1550No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -118Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o +10528.5 u -145Bet |
Caris Levert
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
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Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
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Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Tre Mann
Points Scored
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 44.5 o +10544.5 u -145Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
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Tre Mann
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DET 12/20/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 37 | 12 | 0.755 | +2.0 | 20-5 | 16-7 | 8-3 | 23-6 | 117.5 | 109.9 | +7.6 | W3 | 8-2 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 23 | 28 | 0.451 | +17.0 | 11-13 | 12-15 | 6-4 | 14-19 | 116.0 | 114.2 | +1.8 | W7 | 8-2 |
Charlotte Hornets & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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