Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/23/2022

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, December 23, 2022

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Pistons +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Pistons +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Pistons +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

 

Detroit Pistons:  8-26 (5th place, Central Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  16-16 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

 

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Detroit Pistons:  2-8 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  4-6 last 10

 

The Pistons are coming into this game with an 8-26 record overall and they are 4-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Sacramento Kings, the Brooklyn Nets, the Utah Jazz, and the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Jaden Ivey led the team in points in that game with 18 while Killian Hayes was next on the team with 12 points. Jalen Duren and Killian Hayes each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Marvin Bagley III led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 39.2% from the field, 26.1% from 3-point range, and 73.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 16-15-3 this season and their O/U record is 19-14-1.

 

 

 

The Hawks are coming into this game with a 16-16 record overall and they are 10-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Trae Young led the team in points in that game with 34 while Onyeka Okongwu was next on the team with 18 points. Dejounte Murray led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Onyeka Okongwu led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 42.9% from the field, 37.8% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.2 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 12-19-1 this season and their O/U record is 18-14.

The current betting odds have the Pistons listed as a 9.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pistons have been terrible all season with one of the worst records in the NBA this season and they have been just as bad in their road games too. The Hawks haven't been that great this season though as they are struggling to even stay above .500 and haven't even been that good at home where they are usually better. They are also dealing with a disgruntled star now as there has been trade rumblings about Trae Young wanting to leave and that cannot be good for a team that is already struggling this season. The Pistons have been bad in a lot of games but they have also kept a lot of their losses close as they do have a lot of talent on their team, they are just really young and need to develop more. They are good enough to keep this a close game within single digits though as the Hawks have been struggling a lot and even lost their last game at home to a Bulls team that has also been struggling. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pistons to cover the spread in this game.

 

Pistons Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, December 23, 2022 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Hawks 121 Pistons 116.

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Detroit Pistons: 23-15 ATS against Southeast division opponents. 22-11 ATS after 4 or more consecutive losses. 6-0 UNDER after a game committing 10+ more turnovers than opponents.

Atlanta Hawks: 12-19 ATS in all games. 3-12 ATS after playing a home game. 32-22 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 

 

 

Detroit Pistons:  I. Livers (PF) Early Jan - Shoulder. C. Cunningham (PG) out for season - Shin.

Atlanta Hawks:  C. Capela (C) Prob Fri - Calf.

 

 

 

“We kept shooting ourselves in the foot and we didn't take good care of the basketball. Down the stretch, we couldn't cut into it, but we couldn't close it.” - Dwane Casey after his team’s loss against the 76ers in their game on Wednesday. 

 

 

“We fought our way back into it. Just came up two points short. I was just in a rhythm, the first few shots went in. I’ve been working to get in a rhythm and I’ve been doing the same routine. I’ve got to be better on shooting from the field, but it was good to see my 3s go in.” - Trae Young after their loss against the Bulls in their game on Wednesday.

 

 

 

PG Killian Hayes

SG Jaden Ivey

SF Bojan Bogdanovic

PF Isaiah Stewart

C Jalen Duren

 

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF De'Andre Hunter

PF John Collins

C Onyeka Okongwu

 

 

PPG: B. Bogdanovic (20.7)

APG: C. Cunningham (6)

Reb/G: I. Stewart (8.2)

 

PPG: T. Young (27.6)

APG: T. Young (9.8)

Reb/G: C. Capela (12)

 

Coaches:

Detroit Pistons: Dwane Casey (5th season)

Atlanta Hawks: Nate McMillan (4th season)