The Atlanta Hawks are hosting the Detroit Pistons in this Eastern Conference showdown! The Hawks are coming off a narrow loss to the Orlando Magic 114-108. Conversely, the Pistons are entering this matchup riding a five-game winning streak. All five wins have come by double digits. This should be a fun game between two of the league’s younger teams that love to score. Let’s dive straight into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Detroit Pistons | -2.5 (-110) | Over 237.5 (-110) | -142 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +2.5 (-110) | Under 237.5 (-110) | +120 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks Match Details
- Fixture: Detroit Pistons @ Atlanta Hawks
- Date and Time: February 23rd, 2025 @ 6 PM EST
Key Stats
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a double-digit win against the San Antonio Spurs, 125-110. That is their 5th double-digit win in a row. Jalen Duren feasted in the win. He finished the game with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in only 27 minutes. Cade Cunningham scored 25 points and 12 assists while shooting an efficient 10/15 from the floor. Tobias Harris was great as well, with 22 points, seven rebounds, and a team-high +32 when he was on the floor. With a record of 30-26 on the season, Detroit sits in 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, Detroit is in the middle of the pack. They are ranked 14th in points allowed per game, 15th in opponent field goal percentage, 26th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 13th in blocks per game, 21st in steals per game, 7th in rebounds per game, and 12th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, no one is listed in the injury report as quenchable for this game. Over their last ten games, the Pistons have a record of 7-3, including 7-2-1 against the spread in the same stretch.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a six-point loss to the Orlando Magic, 114-108. Trae Young was excellent despite the loss. He finished the game with 38 points and six assists. Dyson Daniels ended the game with a double-double, 11 points, and 10 resounds. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher also finished with a double-double, 11 points, and 12 rebounds. The Hawks sit with a record of 26-30 on the season and currently sit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, they are below average. Atlanta currently ranks 26th in points allowed per game, 28th in opponent field goal %, 26th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 10th in blocks per game, 2nd in steals per game, 10th in rebounds per game, and 16th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, there isn’t anyone listed as questionable for the Hawks in this game. Over their last ten games, the Atlanta Hawks have a record of 4-6, including an 8-2 record against the spread in that same timeframe.
Prediction
The Detroit Pistons will beat the Atlanta Hawks and cover the 2.5-point spread in this game. I am taking the better team in this spot on the road. Even though I expect Cade Cunningham to have a tough night, the supporting cast of the Pistons will prove to be too much for this young Hawks team. Jalen Duren is one of the best interior centers in the NBA at creating second-chance opportunities. If he doesn’t get into foul trouble, expect him to have a big night. The Pistons will do enough to pull out the narrow win and cover the 2.5 points spread in Atlanta against the Hawks.
Final Pick
Detroit Pistons -2.5 (-110)
