LiontipsDetroit vs Charlotte. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Detroit lost their chance to fight for the play-offs a long time ago, so they are just playing this season out. It became clear that Pistons will be rebuilding their squad in the February, when they traded away Svyatoslav Mikhailuk, Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin. Now the Motor City team will rely on their youth players and on the draft picks.
Detroit lost their four games out of last five. Casey's team recorded their only win against Atlanta (100:86). In other games they took defeats from Indiana (109:115), Dallas (105:115), Charlotte (94:107) and Orlando (112:119).
Charlotte is very close to clinch a play-off berth. They are currently seeded 8th in the East with four wins ahead of 11th-placed Toronto. There is very little time left before the regular season closure, so Borrego's side is very close to achieve their dream.
Hornets are in a desperate need of victories, but they have too many defeats recently. They lost their two most recent matches to Miami (111:121), but they also beat Detroit (107:94).
Trends
СтавкаDetroit's total over 102,5
Pistons are averaging 105,6 points per game at home
СтавкаTerry Rozier's total under 20,5
Terry averages 20,3 points per game
СтавкаP.J. Washington's rebounds total under 6.5
P.J. averages 6,2 rebounds per game
Tip and bets
Opponents played each other twice this season and both times they failed to score more than 207 points combined. It's doubtful that teams will score more this time. Detroit has too many injuries, seven Pistons' players can miss this game. Of course it will affect their scoring options.
Our prediction - total under 217,5 points.
Charlotte is coming to Detroit for a win. If they are successful James Borrego's side will have even more chances to advance to the play-offs. That's why we recommend you to put a bet on the guests.
Second prediction - Charlotte to win with a handicap of (-3,5) points.
