Detroit Pistons (25-24) vs Atlanta Hawks (22-27)
Game Info: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -3.5 -- Over/Under: 235.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Atlanta Hawks invade Little Caesars Arena to battle the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have been in terrible shape as they are now looking to put an end to an ugly eight-game losing streak after falling short against the Pacers in a 132-127 road defeat on Saturday. Trae Young led the team with 34 points and 17 assists, Dyson Daniels added 23 points while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Hawks shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 37 from the 3-point line as they poured in 40 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 18-point deficit and take a six-point lead, only to fall short in the fourth quarter where they allowed 33 points as they had no answer for the Pacers' Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton who dominated late.
Detroit Pistons
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in decent form as they've won four of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after beating the Bulls in a 127-119 home win last night. Cade Cunningham led the team with 22 points and 15 assists, Jalen Duren added 21 points with 13 rebounds and four assists on nine of 11 shooting while Malik Beasley chipped in with 19 points and five assists off the bench. As a team, the Pistons shot 54 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 34-19 second quarter to open up a 17-point lead before they held off a late charge from the Bulls who cut the lead to single digits at the end. The Pistons will meet the Cavs, 76ers, and Hornets after this game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Pistons have won each of their last six games following a home win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in five of the Pistons' last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Pistons have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have won eight of their last 12 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Hawks.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Hawks and Pistons.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks' last four games at Little Caesars Arena has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons' last six night games against the Hawks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Clint Capela, Jalen Johnson, and Bogdan Bogdanovic, while the Pistons are still playing without the injured Jaden Ivey. The Pistons open as clear favorites despite having to play their second game of a back-to-back set, but I still trust them more than this slumping Hawks team missing so many key players. It wouldn't be surprising at all if the Hawks sprung to life and pulled off the upset on the road, but the Pistons have been the more consistent team, they looked great in last night's win over the Bulls and they are decent value at the short line.
Peter’s Pick Detroit -3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
