The Hawks are all set to face off against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Apr 3. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on BSSE. Atlanta enters this contest as 11.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 223.5. Can the Pistons come out on top as the favorite? Our Hawks vs. Pistons predictions can be found below.
Hawks vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Hawks -11.5
- Total 223.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Apr 3
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: BSSE
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Detroit has averaged 98 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 108 points per game.
- The last ten games that Atlanta was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.
Can Detroit Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
In Detroit’s last game, they lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 110-108. The O/U line for that game was 216 points. The Pistons were favored by 2 points going into the game, giving them an ATS loss.
Today, the Pistons are 11.5-point underdogs against the Hawks. This season, they have been the underdog in 67 of their 75 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -9.6 points per game.
On the road, the Pistons have an average scoring differential of -10.1 points per game. Their road record is 6-30, and they are 19-17 ATS on the road.
This year, the average O/U line in Detroit’s games is 228.8 points. Today’s line is set at 223.5, and their games have averaged a combined 230 points. So far, their O/U record for the season is 37-37-1.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are in 15th place with a record of 13-62. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 10-37 and 2-13 against their division. Overall, they are 37-37 ATS.
The Pistons have struggled to score this season, ranking 25th in the NBA at 110.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 110.8 points per game compared to 110.5 at home.
So far, Detroit has scored below the NBA scoring average in 72% of their games. They are 21st in field goal percentage and 26th in three-point shooting at 34%. In terms of pace, the Pistons are 7th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Pistons are 14th in both free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of assists, they are 20th in the league.
Looking at the Pistons defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.4 points per game (26th). The Detroit defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Detroit.
Can Atlanta Deliver Being Favored at Home?
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Bulls by a score of 113-101. The combined scoring in that game was 214 points, which was below the O/U line of 221.
For the season, Atlanta is 41-34 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 239.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5.
The Hawks are 35-40 overall and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place.
Against the spread, Atlanta is 28-47 for the season and has covered the spread in two straight games. At home, they are 15-23 ATS, compared to 13-22 as the favorite.
Looking at their record vs. the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are 21-27 and 14-13 against non-conference opponents. As the favorite, they are 23-17 this season.
At home, the Hawks have been one of the league’s top offensive teams, averaging 122.4 points per game (5th). Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 119.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 6th in the league with 99.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 6th in made threes per game (13.8) and 7th in three-point attempts (37.7). However, their three-point shooting percentage of 36% is 14th in the NBA.
So far this season, Atlanta has scored less than the league average in 41.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hawks are 20th in the NBA at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, Atlanta is 20th in percentage (53%).
At present, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 27th, allowing 120.3 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hawks are forcing 12.4 per game, which is 15th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 23rd in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.
Hawks vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Bogdan Bogdanovic and his points prop of 18.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. Our model predicts that Bogdan Bogdanovic will finish the game going 7/16 from the field and scoring 20 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -123.
- The Prop: Bogdan Bogdanovic Over 18.5 Points (-123)
Hawks vs. Pistons Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Pistons vs. Hawks matchup, we’re leaning towards the Pistons at +11.5. Although our projections show the Hawks winning 113-105, we suggest placing your bet on the Pistons for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223.5 and our model has the Pistons and Hawks finishing with a combined 218 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pistons +11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook