The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons meet Friday 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 lost to the Nuggets, beat the Wizards, and they play the 76ers next. The Hawks have split their last 12 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 23.4 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Trae Young is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Trail Blazers and Bucks, and they play the Celtics next. The Pistons have won 17 of their last 20 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 118.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 27.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18.8 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven games at Little Caesars Arena following a win.
- The Hawks have lost five of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena following a win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won three of their last four games as road underdogs following a win.
- The Pistons have lost 39 of their last 47 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last nine games between the Hawks and Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 10 Friday games between the Hawks and Pistons have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Hawks’ last seven games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.3) this season.
- Isaiah Stewart ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.0) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 7+ assists in 14 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 (23.4).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (23.0).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.8).
- 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 Isaac Jones.
The Hawks will be without Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Jacob Toppin, and N’Faly Dante.
Pistons vs Hawks Prediction
The Pistons continue to win and should be favored at home given the health situation of the Hawks. However, the Pistons have failed to cover 7 of their last 8 games. The Hawks may be down key rotation guys, but 10 of their 14 wins this season have come on the road.
The Hawks are also a profitable 14-11 ATS on the season, which includes covers in 5 of their last 6 games. The underdog has covered 6 of the last 8 games between the Pistons and Hawks. These teams played less than two weeks ago, and it was a one-point win for the Pistons. The Hawks are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games as a road underdog. Give me the points.