The Atlanta Hawks (4-5) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (3-6) on Friday, November 8th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on FDSD. The Hawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Hawks vs Pistons

The Hawks Are Coming Off A Win

The Hawks improved to 4-5 on the season with a 121-116 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Atlanta, who were +7 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home.

After a 26-22 lead in the 1st quarter, both teams scored 39 points in the 2nd. The Knicks edged the 3rd quarter 28-24, but Atlanta responded by outscoring them 32-27 in the 4th. The total points of 237.5 went over the pre-game line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.

The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win

The Pistons fell to 3-6 on the season after a 108-107 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Detroit, who were -1 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 215 points came in under the 223.5-point line.

Charlotte’s 10-0 run, which took the score from 20-15 to 25-20, was pivotal. Detroit was down 77-76 heading into the 4th quarter, and both teams scored 31 points in the final period.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Zaccharie Risacher’s 33-point performance, including 6 threes at a 60% clip, led the Hawks to a win over the Knicks. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each added 23 points, with Johnson also grabbing 15 rebounds.

Atlanta hit 15 threes, shooting 39.5% from deep and 45% overall. Risacher scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Clint Capela added 8 of his 18 points in the 4th.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 21 points and 5 assists in their 108-107 loss to the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, though he shot just 39.1% from the floor.

As a team, the Pistons shot 48.9% overall, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 31.2% of their threes, making 10 in total. Ivey contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter, while Paul Reed added 8 of his 13 points in the final period.

Hawks Team Defense

Even with a rough 2nd quarter where they gave up 39 points, the Hawks managed to hold off the Knicks, allowing 116 points overall. Atlanta’s defense tightened up in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, giving up 22, 28, and 27 points, respectively.

The Hawks struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Knicks hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. Atlanta sent New York to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Hawks finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Pistons Team Defense

The Hawks’ defense had a rough 2nd quarter, giving up 39 points, but they tightened up in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, allowing 22, 28, and 27 points, respectively. Despite allowing 116 points, Atlanta managed to hold on for the win.

Atlanta struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Knicks hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Hawks sent New York to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Hawks vs Pistons Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
• In their last three home games, Detroit has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 98. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.

Hawks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 128-102. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Pistons at -1.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226.5 and our model has the Hawks and Pistons finishing with a combined 230 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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