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Detroit @ Charlotte

Current Records: Detroit 19-44; Charlotte 30-32

What to Know

The Detroit Pistons haven't won a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets since Oct. 18 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Detroit will take on Charlotte on the road at 7 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center. The Pistons might not be the betting favorite, but it's doubtful the players in their locker room care too much about that.

Detroit came up short against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, falling 115-105. The losing side was boosted by center Isaiah Stewart, who posted a double-double on 20 points and ten boards in addition to three blocks.

Meanwhile, Charlotte came up short against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, falling 120-111. The top scorer for Charlotte was point guard Devonte' Graham (25 points).

The losses put the Pistons at 19-44 and the Hornets at 30-32. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Detroit is stumbling into the contest with the fifth most fouls per game in the league, having accrued 20.7 on average. To make matters even worse for Detroit, Charlotte comes into the game boasting the third fewest fouls per game in the league at 18. Keep an eye on whether or not foul trouble puts Detroit in a difficult position.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: Bally Sports - Detroit
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hornets are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Charlotte have won 14 out of their last 19 games against Detroit.

  • Mar 11, 2021 - Charlotte 105 vs. Detroit 102
  • Feb 10, 2020 - Charlotte 87 vs. Detroit 76
  • Nov 29, 2019 - Charlotte 110 vs. Detroit 107
  • Nov 27, 2019 - Charlotte 102 vs. Detroit 101
  • Nov 15, 2019 - Charlotte 109 vs. Detroit 106
  • Apr 07, 2019 - Charlotte 104 vs. Detroit 91
  • Dec 21, 2018 - Charlotte 98 vs. Detroit 86
  • Dec 12, 2018 - Charlotte 108 vs. Detroit 107
  • Nov 11, 2018 - Charlotte 113 vs. Detroit 103
  • Feb 25, 2018 - Charlotte 114 vs. Detroit 98
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Charlotte 118 vs. Detroit 107
  • Oct 18, 2017 - Detroit 102 vs. Charlotte 90
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Detroit 114 vs. Charlotte 108
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Detroit 115 vs. Charlotte 114
  • Dec 07, 2016 - Charlotte 87 vs. Detroit 77
  • Nov 29, 2016 - Detroit 112 vs. Charlotte 89
  • Mar 25, 2016 - Detroit 112 vs. Charlotte 105
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Charlotte 118 vs. Detroit 103
  • Dec 07, 2015 - Charlotte 104 vs. Detroit 84