Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/12/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, December 12, 2025

Venue:  Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Hawks +5.5, Pistons -5.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Hawks +5.5, Pistons -5.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Hawks +5.5, Pistons -5.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Atlanta Hawks:  14-11 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

Detroit Pistons:  19-5 (1st place, Central Division)

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Atlanta Hawks:  5-5 last 10

Detroit Pistons:  7-3 last 10

The Hawks are entering this game with a 14-11 record overall this season and they are 10-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Washington Wizards. Jalen Johnson led the team in points in that game with 30 while Onyeka Okongwu was next on the team with 21 points. Jalen Johnson led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Jalen Johnson led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 53.1% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.5 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 14-11 this season and their O/U record is 14-11.

The Pistons are entering this game with a 19-5 record overall this season and they are 10-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks. Cade Cunningham led the team in points in that game with 23 while Isaiah Stewart was next on the team with 19 points. Cade Cunningham led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Jalen Duren led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 50% from the field, 37.5% from 3-point range, and 74.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.3 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 13-11 this season and their O/U record is 13-10-1.

The current betting odds have the Pistons listed as a 5.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pistons have looked great in their games this season with their 19-5 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 10-2 home record. Meanwhile, the Hawks have looked good in their games this season with their 14-11 record overall, but that record has them lower in the East at the moment. They have been a really good road team though with their 10-5 road record this year. The Hawks are off a win over the Wizards in their last one, but they are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and have been really up and down lately. They have cooled off after a hot start to the season, and the Pistons have started to establish themselves as the team to beat in the East this year. The Pistons have been rolling lately, going 7-3 in their last 10 games and winning 2 games in a row now too. Their defense has also looked a lot better all season while the Hawks have been giving up a ton of points lately. The Pistons beat the Hawks at home over a week ago, winning a tight 99-98 game, but the Pistons have also been getting healthier now and haven't played any close games on this streak. The Pistons are the more consistent team and they are going to continue rolling in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pistons to cover the spread in this game. 

Hawks Pistons Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, December 12, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pistons 122 Hawks 114.

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Atlanta Hawks: 9-3 ATS as an underdog. 10-5 ATS in road games. 5-1 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 25-18 OVER against Central division opponents. 37-21 OVER revenging a road loss vs opponent.

Detroit Pistons: 15-26 ATS as a home favorite. 4-7 ATS off a win against a division rival. 17-27 ATS when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%). 24-14 OVER off a home win. 22-15 OVER vs. poor rebounding teams - outrebounded by opponents by 3+ per game.

Atlanta Hawks:  K. Porzingis (C) Day To Day - Reconditioning. N. Dante (C) Day To Day - Concussion. N. Đurisic (SF) Day To Day - Elbow. J. Toppin (SF) Day To Day - Shoulder. T. Young (PG) Out - Knee.

Detroit Pistons:  T. Harris (PF) Day To Day - Ankle. B. Klintman (SF) Day To Day - Ankle.

“It’s reflective of a guy that’s done a lot of work that we need to make a lot of plays for us. The triple-doubles, like the statistics, are great. But he wants to win and there’s more there. He can continue to become more efficient, because we need him to be that.” - Quin Snyder on Jalen Johnson this season.

"He was efficient. But it just goes to show you that he understands the game offensively at a higher level, and he has the ability to make shots. We don't see it as an opportunity or a movement up or down; we see it as an opportunity for him to get experience and reps." - J.B. Bickerstaff on Chaz Lanier in the G League.

PG Dyson Daniels

SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SF Zaccharie Risacher 

PF Jalen Johnson

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Cade Cunningham

SG Duncan Robinson

SF Ausar Thompson

PF Tobias Harris

C Jalen Duren 

PPG: Jalen Johnson (23.4)

APG: Jalen Johnson (7.9)

Reb/G: Jalen Johnson (10.5)

PPG: Cade Cunningham (27.5)

APG: Cade Cunningham (9.3)

Reb/G: Jalen Duren (11.5)

Coaches:

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (4th season)

Detroit Pistons: J.B. Bickerstaff (2nd season)