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Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction NBA Picks 11/8/24
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Detroit Pistons (3-6) vs Atlanta Hawks (4-5)
November 8, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -1— Over/Under: 225.5
The Atlanta Hawks invade Little Caesars Arena to do battle with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Atlanta HawksÂ
The Atlanta Hawks have yet to hit their stride this season, but they’ve now won two of their last three games after outlasting the Knicks in a 121-116 home win on Wednesday. Zacharrie Risacher led the team with 33 points, seven rebounds and three assists on 11 of 18 shooting, Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each scored 23 points while Clint Capela chipped in with 18 points on eight of eight shooting. As a team, the Hawks shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line as they wrestled with the Knicks in a tight contest, until the Hawks were able to pull away with 32 points in the fourth quarter to get the much-needed victory. The Hawks got just 20 points from their bench and Dyson Daniels had a rough game as he scored just six points on three of 16 shooting.Â
Detroit PistonsÂ
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in decent form as they’ve won three of their past five games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after falling painfully short to the Hornets in a 108-107 road defeat on Wednesday. Jaden Ivey led the team with 21 points and five assists, Cade Cunningham racked up a triple-double of 20 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists while Tobias Harris chipped in with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Hornets throughout the game and looked to have the win as they led by one point in the final seconds before the Hornets’ Brandon Miller scored a tip shot to steal the game from the Pistons at the buzzer.Â
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Hawks have lost 14 of their last 15 road games after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have won three of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine Friday games between the Hawks and Pistons has gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Hawks’ last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Isaiah Stewart ranks T7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.3) this season.
- Tobias Harris ranks T12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.1) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.4) this season.
- Jalen Johnson ranks T9th in the league for second-chance points (30) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (4.9).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.0).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.2).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (33.8).
Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Hawks are still banged up with Bogdan Bogdanovic and De’Andre Hunter still out, while the Pistons are keeping an eye on Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson. The Hawks haven’t been at their best lately, but they were able to get a crucial win over the Knicks on Wednesday thanks to a big game from the rookie Risacher. Meanwhile, the Pistons could easily be winners of four out of five games if not for a loss at the buzzer to the Hornets on Wednesday. It is certainly tempting to take the Hawks as the slight underdog here, but the Pistons have actually been the team in better form and I think they can keep it going with a narrow win at home in this spot.
