Sun Feb 09 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pistons Favored to Beat Hornets in Sunday Matchup

**Detroit, MI** – The Detroit Pistons are set to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena in a crucial Eastern Conference clash. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The Pistons, currently 26-26, enter the game as 11.5-point favorites against the 13-36 Hornets, according to SportsLine’s consensus odds. The over/under for total points is set at 224.5.

Both teams enter the game on the heels of victories. The Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 125-112 on Friday, while the Hornets edged out the San Antonio Spurs 117-116. However, the Hornets are struggling on the road, boasting a 4-16 record away from home this season, compared to the Pistons’ 13-13 home record. The Hornets will be without forward Brandon Miller for the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury.

Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, who missed Friday’s game due to an ankle injury, is listed as probable for Sunday’s game. He’s been in excellent form recently, scoring over 30 points in four of his last five games. Meanwhile, Malik Beasley’s 36-point performance against Philadelphia highlights the Pistons’ offensive firepower.

Charlotte will rely on the scoring prowess of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. Ball is averaging 28 points per game this season, while Bridges contributes an average of 19.6 points.

A SportsLine projection model, boasting a strong track record of success in NBA predictions, predicts an under on the total points, projecting a combined score of 220 points. The model also indicates a strong likelihood of one side of the spread hitting in 60% of simulations, although specific details require accessing the SportsLine website. Fans can visit SportsLine for detailed picks and predictions.

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