The Detroit Pistons (4-10) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (4-10) to Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are 5.5-point favorites and look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 225 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Pistons (1-point favorites) were defeated by the Chicago Bulls, 109-89, while the Hawks (11-point underdogs) fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, 135-127. The Detroit game went 24.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the Atlanta game finished 28.5 points over the projected point total of 233.5.
Atlanta had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 15.7) while Detroit did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (25-32; 78.1 percent). Christian Wood played a key role for Detroit with 12 points and 10 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter played well for Atlanta, contributing 27 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Trae Young led the Hawks to a 117-100 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 38 points. Atlanta covered as a 2-point underdog and the two teams combined for 217 points, which was just under the projected point total of 222. Atlanta’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Detroit. The Hawks had a rate of 0.576 while the Pistons posted a mark of 0.471.
There does not appear to be a trend for games involving the Hawks in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Atlanta holds records of 4-10 straight up (SU) and 6-8 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 14 games, 8 have finished over the total. Additionally, Detroit is 4-10 SU and 4-8-2 ATS.
The elite offense of Detroit will square off against the mid-tier defense of Atlanta. The Pistons currently rank ninth in effective field goal percentage (0.532), while the Hawks are 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.537). The Pistons should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Hawks vs. Pistons Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hawks rank 22nd in rebounds per game (43.2) while the Pistons rank 27th (41.5).
- Detroit ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while Atlanta ranks 29th (8.0).
- The Hawks rank fourth in steals per game (9.0) while the Pistons rank 24th (6.6).
- Atlanta ranks 10th in second chance points per game (13.3) while Detroit ranks 21st in second chance points allowed per game (14.0).
- Atlanta ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (24.2) while Detroit ranks 26th (26.4).
- The Pistons rank second in three pointers allowed per game (28.8) while the Hawks rank 25th (35.8).
- The Hawks average 17.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. The Pistons rank 27th in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.9).
- Atlanta ranks 23rd in fast break points per game (11.7) while Detroit ranks 25th (11.4).
- Atlanta ranks third in points in the paint per game (53.1) while Detroit ranks 26th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.1).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Detroit and Atlanta are both 1-0.
- The Hawks are 4-7 when they score more than 100 points, while the Pistons are 3-8.
- Detroit is 3-3 ATS at home, while Atlanta is 2-5 ATS on the road.
- In 7 road games, the Hawks have 5 overs and 2 unders.
- In 6 home games, the Pistons have 3 overs, 2 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 0-3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Atlanta has 5 overs.
- The Pistons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 4.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 113.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 131.2 points per game (14.3 above their season average).
