The Detroit Pistons (22-21) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (22-20) on Wednesday, January 22nd. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on FDSS. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hawks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hawks. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Pistons vs Hawks

The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit improved to 22-21 with a 107-96 win over the Rockets on Monday. The Pistons, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with an 11-point victory. The game’s total score of 203 points fell short of the 224-point line.

Detroit went on a 13-0 run to break a 19-19 tie early on, but Houston responded by outscoring the Pistons 28-17 in the 2nd quarter. The Pistons regained control in the 3rd, outscoring the Rockets 33-23, and held on in the 4th, winning the quarter 17-16.

The Hawks Are Coming Off A Win

The Hawks fell to 22-20 on the season after a 119-110 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Atlanta entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by nine. The total points for the game came in at 229, falling short of the 239.5-point line.

Atlanta looked strong early, leading 62-54 at halftime after a 35-28 2nd quarter. However, the Knicks took control with a 40-27 3rd quarter, and the Hawks couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 25-21.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Cade Cunningham’s 19-point outburst in the 3rd quarter propelled the Pistons to a win over the Rockets, finishing with 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. He shot 54.5% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 60% rate. Jalen Duren was perfect from the field, scoring 12 of his 16 points in the opening quarter.

Malik Beasley added 17 points, with 8 coming in the 1st quarter. The Pistons hit 10 threes as a team, shooting 37% from deep and 47.7% overall. Duren also contributed 14 rebounds in the win.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Trae Young led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 assists in their loss to the Knicks, hitting 6 threes at a 50% rate. De’Andre Hunter added 22 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 14 points, shooting 70% from the field.

The Hawks made 13 threes, shooting 43.3% from beyond the arc, with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1%. Young scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Hunter added 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Pistons Team Defense

The Pistons’ defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 16 points to help secure a 107-96 win over the Rockets. Overall, Detroit gave up 96 points, with Houston shooting 39% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons held the Rockets to 11 made threes on 28% shooting. Detroit also sent Houston to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.

Hawks Team Defense

The Pistons clamped down defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 16 points to secure a 107-96 win over the Rockets. Overall, Detroit held Houston to 96 points on 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons limited the Rockets to 11 made threes on 28% shooting. Detroit also sent Houston to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Pistons recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.

Pistons vs Hawks Trends

• In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 104. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
• Across their ten previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 116 points per game.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Although the Hawks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.

Pistons vs Hawks Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Hawks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 125-109. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236 and our model has the Pistons and Hawks finishing with a combined 234 points. Our pick is to take the under.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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