Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Friday April 10 2026
Pistons Preview
The Friday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pistons (58-22) have won seven of their last ten games and have clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. On Wednesday, Detroit assisted on 38 of 48 made field goals and shot a sizzling 57 percent overall during a 137-111 home victory versus Milwaukee.
All-Star C Jalen Duren led a balanced Detroit scoring attack with 21 points (8-9 FG) and nine rebounds. Duncan Robinson nailed half of his eight three-point attempts and finished with 20 points. Ronald Holland II added 18 points in 22 minutes off the bench for the Pistons.
Hornets Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are two games above .500 at home and are trying to snap a nine-year postseason drought. The Hornets (43-37) rank eighth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.3 points per contest. On Tuesday, Charlotte managed just 15 points over the final 12 minutes of a 113-102 road loss against Boston.
Charlotte G LaMelo Ball tallied a game-high 36 points (12-24 FG), six assists, and five rebounds. Talented F Brandon Miller scored 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting. Miles Bridges added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who missed 33 of 49 three-point attempts.
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Pistons vs Hornets Pick
Detroit G Kevin Huerter (illness) is listed as questionable and Charlotte G Coby White (groin) is considered probable for this game. These two teams rank in the bottom half of the league in tempo, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Hornets to win and cover as a small home favorite. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 114-105.
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