The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Suns, beat the Rockets, and they play the Magic, Cavs, and Pacers next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Celtics, lost to the Knicks, and then play the Raptors, Timberwolves, and Rockets next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.3 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.4 points and 10.3 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Daeqwon Plowden is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have won each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Pistons’ last eight games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.1) this season.
- Onyeka Okongwu ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (55.3%) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.3) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (70.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.0).
- The Atlanta Hawks are the only team to lose a home game against the Wizards this season.
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.7).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
Hawks vs Pistons Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.
The Hawks won’t have Zaccharie Risacher, Cody Zeller, Larry Nance Jr., or Kobe Bufkin. Jalen Johnson is questionable, and Trae Young is probable despite an Achilles issue.
Hawks vs Pistons Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are getting the edge at home, but I’m rolling with the Pistons and the free bucket. The Hawks are banged up, and you’re never sure which team is showing up from night to night. The Pistons have won seven of their last 10 games and keep getting disrespected by oddsmakers. The Pistons also proved this run is real as they beat the Rockets on the road as 7.5-point underdogs. That aggressive Pistons defense is sure to make life difficult for Young, and I’m not sure if he has enough help to pick up the slack. I’ve been on the Pistons’ bandwagon for a while now, and that doesn’t stop here. Give me the bucket with the Pistons in a game they could easily win outright.