Detroit Pistons (30-26) vs. Atlanta Hawks (26-30)
February 23, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks +2; Over/Under: 239.5
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The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks meet Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Pistons Pick.
The Pistons have won five straight games and find themselves in the sixth seed in the East. This is the best ball the Pistons have played in recent memory, and they have a chance to create their longest winning streak of the season at six games. Not too shabby for a Pistons franchise that hasn’t made the postseason since the 2018-19 season. The Pistons play the Clippers, Celtics, and Nuggets next.
The Hawks have lost 11 of their last 15 games and are coming off frustrating, tight losses to the Knicks and Magic. If the East wasn’t so terrible, the Hawks would be in danger of not even being in the play-in tournament, but despite being four games below a .500 record, they’re currently the ninth seed. The Hawks are 12-13 at home this season, which doesn’t provide any more encouragement. The Hawks play the Heat, Thunder, and Grizzlies next.
Hawks vs Pistons Betting Odds
The Hawks are 3.5 point underdogs and have a +120 ML. The underdog have covered each of the last five games between the Hawks and Pistons. The underdog has outright won two of the three games this season between the Hawks and Pistons.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won eight of their last nine games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have lost 11 of their last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Hawks.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last six road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost six of their last seven games at State Farm Arena.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine games against the Pistons following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Hawks vs Pistons Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Larry Nance Jr., Vit Krejci, Jalen Johnson, and Kobe Bufkin.
The Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.
Hawks vs Pistons Prediction
The Hawks have won eight of the last 10 games against the Pistons, which includes a road win earlier this month as a 4.5-point underdog. That makes the points worth a look. However, the Hawks have been in a free fall over the last month or so, while the Pistons are rolling. This is two teams heading in different directions, and the confidence on one side is overwhelming.
The Pistons have 16 road wins, while the Hawks are below .500 at home. I’m going to ride the hot hand and lay the reasonable number with the Pistons on the road.
