Atlanta Hawks (26-30) vs Detroit Pistons (30-26)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm (State Farm Arena)
Betting Odds: Atlanta Hawks +3.5 -- Over/Under: 237.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN SE
The Detroit Pistons travel to the State Farm Arena to battle the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been in great form as they've won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be gunning for a sixth straight victory after routing the Spurs in a 125-110 road win on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 25 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 22 points on eight of 10 shooting while Jalen Duren chipped in with 21 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 36 points in the first quarter to take a narrow lead into halftime, before they dominated the Spurs by 38-18 in the third quarter to push the lead out to 24 points.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks look to have cooled off from their three-game win streak as they are now hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling short to the Magic in a 114-108 loss on Thursday. Trae Young led the team with 38 points and six assists on 13 of 28 shooting, Caris LeVert added 13 points off the bench while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 11 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Hawks shot just 39 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates to an early 19-point lead, but it didn't last long at all as the Hawks were already trailing before the end of the first half. The Hawks had their moments in the second half, but they were always playing from behind after allowing 69 points in the second and third quarters combined.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Pistons have lost seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Hawks' last nine games at State Farm Arena.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won 11 of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost six of their last seven home games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Pistons and Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Pistons' last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hawks' last eight night games against the Pistons following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Pistons come into this matchup as the team in better form as they are riding a five-game win streak and they certainly looked great in their big win over the Spurs on Friday, while the Hawks have gone cold recently and just lost to a struggling Magic team in a tough one on Thursday. The Hawks certainly have a chance if Young can have another big game like the 38 points he scored in his last game, but the Pistons are clear favorites in my book and I think they are great value at the short line in this spot.
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
