Hornets vs Pistons Same Game Parlay Picks: Bet Detroit -5½, Cunningham 3-Pointers on Jan 3

Friday night brings us the third chapter in the Hornets vs. Pistons season series. Charlotte has the 2-0 edge so far, but Detroit’s shown signs of life lately, making this matchup worth a closer look. My NBA betting tips for this one center on momentum – who’s carrying it and who’s desperate to regain it.

As for NBA game predictions today, the spotlight’s on whether Detroit can capitalize on its recent upswing or if Charlotte will keep them in check and snap their five-game losing skid. Let’s break it all down and see where the real money to be made lies tonight.

Hornets vs Pistons Game Information

• Game: Charlotte Hornets (7-25) vs Detroit Pistons (15-18)
• Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
• Date/Time: Jan. 3rd, 7 p.m. ET
• Hornets vs Piston Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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Hornets vs Pistons Same Game Parlay Picks for Jan 3.

1.Detroit Pistons ATS -6

The Hornets may have snagged the first two wins of this season series, but with PG LaMelo Ball questionable tonight (per updated Hornets vs Pistons injuries) (30.1 points per game) the Pistons are sitting on a golden opportunity. Let’s not sugarcoat it: Charlotte has been a dumpster fire, losing their last five games in a row. If Ball doesn’t suit up, their chances of picking up another win against Detroit plummet even further.

Meanwhile, the Pistons have won four of their last five games and look like they’ve finally remembered how to play basketball. Sure, they might be without PG Jayden Ivey (17.6 points per game), but PG Cade Cunningham has been putting up AllStar-adjacent numbers, leading Detroit with 23.8 points and 9.7 assists per game. C Jalen Duren is chipping in 9.6 points and a team-high 9.2 rebounds per outing, and veteran forwards Tobias Harris and Tim Hardaway Jr. are each adding double digits.

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— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 2, 2025

Look, the Hornets had their fun earlier in the season, but it’s Detroit’s turn to get some payback. With the Pistons rolling and Charlotte just trying to stay afloat, this one feels like a no-brainer.

Go to BetUS Sportsbook and bet Detroit at home and keeping their momentum alive, winning their fifth out of six games

Bet This Pick: Pistons -6

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2. Pistons PG Cade Cunningham Under 2.5 3-Pointers (-105)

I know my NBA player prop pick might’ve made you do a double take, but hear me out: I’m betting on Pistons PG Cade Cunningham to finish with less than three made 3-pointers tonight. Before you start yelling at your screen, just sit tight and let me explain.

Look, we all know that Cunningham is a three-level scorer – he can fill it up from the mid-range, knock down threes, and even bully his way to the rim. But here’s the catch: he hasn’t exactly been lighting it up from deep against Charlotte. In this season series, he’s shooting just 15% from beyond the arc. Last time these two teams met? Cunningham went 2-of-9 from 3-point land.

Cade Cunningham lobs to Jalen Duren

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— Pistons Talk (@Pistons__Talk) January 2, 2025

On top of that, with PG LaMelo Ball likely out, Cunningham will have every reason to exploit mismatches and attack the paint or set up his teammates, rather than chucking it from deep.

Place a bet online on Cunningham to make a big impact offensively – but not with his three-point shot. Under 2.5 threes is the move here.

Bet This Pick: Cade Cunningham Under 2.5 3-Pointers (-105)

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