Now that Devonte Graham has been upgraded to probable, the Hornets are at full strength. They are also clearly the better team, although I'm not willing to say 4.5 points better than Detroit, which is getting back leading scorer Jerami Grant after missing a couple of games injured. The Pistons could again be without starting point guard Delon Wright (questionable). It's the first meeting of the season between the teams, but Charlotte is on a 10-game winning streak in the series. I see no reason why it won't be 11.

After missing seven straight games, Devonte’ Graham (knee) is expected to make his return in this contest for the Hornets. That would add a potent scoring option off their bench and yet another excellent passer to a group that already includes LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward. If Delon Wright (groin) doesn’t return for the Pistons, this game could get out of hand in a hurry. Even if he does play, the Hornets’ improved depth chart still leaves them in a favorable spot to cover.

The exciting Hornets are healthy for their first game post-All Star Break, and it comes against a Pistons team that's 4-16 on the road and leaning heavily on three rookies. Charlotte has a chance to get to .500 and it finds itself just a half-game out of the Southeast Division lead. Look for the Hornets to cover versus Detroit for the seventh straight time.