Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction 02/22/19

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The Detroit Pistons (26-30) will travel to State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks (19-39). The Hawks opened as 3.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 223 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Pistons (3.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Boston Celtics, 118-110, while the Hawks (7.5-point favorites) fell to the New York Knicks, 106-91. The Detroit game finished 18 points over the projected point total of 210, while the Atlanta game finished 31 points under the projected point total of 228.

Detroit did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (25-34; 73.5 percent) while Atlanta had a better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 12.8). Trae Young put together a solid game for Atlanta with 16 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Detroit was led by Andre Drummond, who recorded 21 points and 17 rebounds.

The Hawks evened the season series at one with a 98-95 win in their most recent game. In the loss, Drummond had a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Atlanta’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Hawks had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. five), defensive rebounds (39 vs. 36) and total rebounds (54 vs. 41). The two teams combined to score 193 points, which was well under the projected point total of 221.5, and Atlanta covered as a 9-point underdog.

Matchups featuring the Pistons have typically finished under the total (55.4 percent). Detroit heads into the game with records of 26-30 straight up (SU) and 26-29-1 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Detroit, games including the Hawks have typically gone over the total (55.2 percent). Moreover, Atlanta is 19-39 SU and 25-33 ATS.

The Pistons’ Drummond has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 23 points,15.2 rebounds,3.0 blocks,1.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Young has averaged 17 points,9.4 assists during that same time frame for the Hawks.

This contest should be a showdown of conflicting paces. Atlanta prefers a fast-paced style of play (first in possessions per game), while Detroit likes to grind-it-out (21st in possessions per game).

Pistons vs. Hawks Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Pistons rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3) while the Hawks rank 29th (22.6).
  • Detroit ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (11.9) while Atlanta ranks last (17.6).
  • The Pistons rank second in three pointers allowed per game (28.1) while the Hawks rank 24th (33.3).
  • Detroit ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (24.1) while Atlanta ranks last (27.5).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.1) while Detroit ranks 28th (3.8).
  • The Pistons rank third in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while the Hawks rank 26th (14.4).
  • The Hawks rank seventh in points in the paint per game (51.1) while the Pistons rank 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.8).
  • Detroit averages 45.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Atlanta ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (45.0).
  • Detroit ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (7.2) while Atlanta ranks last (10.4).
  • Detroit is 8-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Atlanta is 3-2.
  • The Hawks are 18-31 when they reach the century mark, while the Pistons are 23-20.
  • Detroit is 13-13 ATS on the road, while Atlanta is 8-18 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 14 of the Hawks’ 26 home games, while 16 of the Pistons’ 26 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pistons are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Detroit has 4 overs and 1 under, while Atlanta has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Pistons have outscored opponents by an average of 11.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Detroit has been defeated by an average of 1.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 107.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 118.2 points per game (0.0 above their season average).