Atlanta Hawks (4-5) vs. Detroit Pistons (3-6)
November 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -1.5; Over/Under: +225.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Celtics, beat the Knicks, and they play the Bulls and Celtics next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 10.6 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 40.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Lakers, lost to the Hornets, and they play the Rockets and Heat next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 106.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 19.8 points and 3.8 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have won each of their last seven games against the Pistons.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Hawks’ last 11 games have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham is one of only two players in the league to have recorded a triple-double in consecutive games this season.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (94.1%) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Clint Capela ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (73.6%) this season.
- Trae Young ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.1).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (40.6%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (17.6).
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
We’ve been fading the Atlanta Hawks a lot over the last couple of years, as they were easily the worst covering team in the league last year and are 2-7 ATS this season. However, are we sure the Hawks aren’t better than the Pistons? The Pistons aren’t scaring anybody, and they don’t win at home. It’s hard to see the Pistons as a favorite, and I’m not sure if the Hawks are one of those teams they should be favored against. Give me the free bucket in a game the Hawks should win outright. The Pistons aren’t good.
