The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Cavs and 76ers, and they play the Clippers next. The Hawks have won 17 of their last 26 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 21.9 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 19.3 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Trae Young is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Magic, beat the Heat, and they play the Bucks next. The Pistons have won 14 of their last 16 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 119.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 28.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.5 points and 2 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last 16 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have won 22 of their last 23 games when playing with a rest advantage against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games after coming off overtime.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Hawks’ last three games.
- The Pistons have lost 10 of their last 16 games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Hawks and Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six games as favorites against the Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last five games at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.4) this season.
- Ausar Thompson is one of only 11 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 7+ assists in 11 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.0).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (23.5).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Pistons vs Hawks Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Marcus Sasser and Bobi Klintman. Duncan Robinson is questionable.
The Hawks will be without Trae Young, Nikola Durisic, and N’Faly Dante. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable.
Pistons vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have Mae us money this season, and this is a thick line that’s worth a look. The problem is the Hawks are on the end of a back-to-back, a game that included overtime, and they’re banged up. If Porzingis is still out, you’re asking a lot of an undermanned Hawks side, especially against this Pistons defensive pressure. The Pistons just beat the Hawks by 8 points a couple of weeks ago. The Pistons are 13-7 ATS on the season. Only the Lakers and Rockets have a higher cover percentage. I’ll lay the points with the Pistons.