Pistons vs. Hornets Recap: Detroit Rolls 124-91 as Nine Plays Cash

The Pistons beat the Hornets 124-91 on Monday night. Detroit won every quarter, led 65-54 at the half and pulled away with a 33-21 third quarter. Charlotte turned it over 25 times, and Detroit scored 37 points off those turnovers. Cade Cunningham led everyone with 33 points on 13-of-20 shooting. Nine DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

Pistons ML (-164 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Detroit had won 8 of its last 10, while Charlotte had won 4 of its last 10. - What happened: The Pistons won by 33, which was also their largest lead. - Worth watching: Form gaps that wide are worth a look, though favorite prices limit the payout.

ALT: Pistons over 103.5 points (-198 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Detroit's main team total was 107.5, and the Pistons had scored 104+ in 8 of their last 10. - What happened: They scored 124, clearing by 20.5, on 57% shooting with 30 assists. - Worth watching: Detroit added 27 fast-break points, so turnover-prone opponents push this number up.

Duncan Robinson 13+ points (-122 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Robinson had 13+ points in 8 of his last 10 and 11 of his last 20. The -122 price implied about 55% against a recent rate near 65%. - What happened: He scored 24 on 8-of-11 shooting, including 6-of-9 from three, in 32 minutes. That cleared by 11.5. - Worth watching: Nine three-point attempts is the volume that drives his scoring lines.

ALT: Duncan Robinson 2+ assists (-235 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: He had 2+ assists in 9 of his last 10 and 19 of his last 20, about 87% against 70% implied. - What happened: He finished with 3 assists, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: A low assist line for a starter playing 32 minutes stays steady even in a blowout.

Daniss Jenkins 7+ rebounds + assists (+103 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Jenkins had cleared 7+ rebounds plus assists in 6 of his last 10 and 16 of his last 20. Plus money implied about 49% against a recent rate near 68%. - What happened: He had 7 assists and 1 rebound for 8, clearing by 1.5 in 23 minutes off the bench. - Worth watching: Nearly all of it came from passing, so his assist line is the cleaner way to play him.

ALT: Daniss Jenkins 4+ assists (-113 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Same window: 4+ assists in 6 of his last 10 and 16 of his last 20, about 68% against 53% implied. - What happened: His 7 assists cleared the line by 3.5. - Worth watching: Seven assists in 23 minutes is strong bench playmaking. Watch whether his minutes hold.

ALT: Naz Reid 20+ points + rebounds + assists (-520 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Reid had cleared 20+ PRA in 6 of 7 games this season, averaging 26.3. - What happened: He had 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for 21 in 27 minutes. It cleared by 1.5. - Worth watching: Blowouts can cut minutes, and this one got close. At -520 the price leaves little room.

ALT: Naz Reid 12+ points (-295 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Reid had 12+ points in 6 of 7 games this season, averaging 15.9. - What happened: He scored 13 on 4-of-11 shooting, with 3-of-6 at the line, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: He got there on a tough shooting night, which shows his floor. Lopsided games are still the main risk.

ALT: Brandon Miller 3+ made threes (-245 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Miller had 3+ made threes in 9 of his last 10 and 16 of his last 20, about 80% against 71% implied. - What happened: He hit 3 of his 11 attempts from deep in 31 minutes, clearing by 0.5. - Worth watching: Eleven attempts is the volume this line needs. That held even on a cold night.

How the game played out

Charlotte grabbed 18 offensive rebounds, but 27 total turnovers and 30% shooting from three left it far behind. Detroit had 15 steals and outscored the Hornets 52-36 in the paint. The Hornets led by as many as 3, and Detroit led for 85% of the game.

Trends to watch

• Robinson took 9 threes in 32 minutes. When he gets that volume, his points line is in play.
• Jenkins had 7 assists off the bench. His assist line is the one to track while that role holds.
• Charlotte's 25 turnovers fed 27 Detroit fast-break points. Pistons team totals are worth a look against sloppy opponents.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. See our guides on player props and alt lines, or visit the NBA hub.