Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
Betting on today’s Hawks and Pistons game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Pistons hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on BSDE.
The Hawks are favored in this Eastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 232 points. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Pistons – Atlanta Hawks odds
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Hawks have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Pistons. The last three times that the Pistons have hosted the Hawks, the over/under record is 2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 233 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
- Across the Hawks last three road games, the team averaged 120 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-5-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-5.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are entering today’s matchup with the goal of not dropping to .500, given their current record of 5-4 over nine games. Across nine games, the Hawks have a 3-3 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 2-1 record in non-conference games.
Atlanta’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 3-6 for the season. Atlanta has not been good vs. the spread in their last two home games, and they are 1-3 ATS at home compared to 2-3 on the road.
The over/under record for the Hawks stands at 4-5-0 so far this season. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 226.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 234.8.
The Hawks’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 109 points versus the Heat. During the game, they attempted 46 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 43.7%. So far this season, the Hawks offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 101.3 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 9th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 46%.
Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 117.0 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 57.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.
So far this season, the Pistons has a record of 2-9, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Hawks. Across 11 games, the Pistons have a 2-4 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 0-5 record in non-conference games.
Detroit arrives with an ATS record of 5-6 for the season up to this point. On the road, the Pistons have an ATS record of 3-3, as opposed to a 2-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
The over/under record for this season for the Pistons is 7-4-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 220.8, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 3.1.
In their most recent game, the Pistons’ offense tallied 108 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 109.7 points per game. Detroit’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.8 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 28th in attempts and 12th in three-point shooting percentage.
The Pistons’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 114.2 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Pistons’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.0% and allowing 35.5% from beyond the arc.
Our prediction for this game is that the Hawks will come out on top with a projected score of 110-100.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Joe Harris – Shoulder – Out
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Out
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Ankle – Out
- Jalen Duren – Ankle – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Personal – Questionable
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Thumb – Out
