Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/25
At 7:00 ET, the Pistons (-166) will host the Hawks (+140) in a Eastern Conference matchup. Detroit is favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 234.5.
Atlanta has lost eight straight games and is 9th in the East, while Detroit has won two straight and is 7th in the conference.
ATLANTA HAWKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Pistons -3.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 3rd.
WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 103-99 in favor of the Pistons.
- Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will Atlanta Win on the Road?
Atlanta’s season record dropped to 22-27 after a 132-127 road loss to the Pacers on Saturday. The Hawks were +9.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 242.5 by 16.5 points.
Indiana’s 12-0 run early in the game put Atlanta on the back foot, but the Hawks responded by outscoring the Pacers 40-28 in the 2nd quarter. The teams were even in the 3rd, and Atlanta entered the 4th quarter down 99-95, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-32.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 34 points and 17 assists in their 132-127 loss to the Pacers, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 33.3%. Dyson Daniels added 23 points, shooting 53.3% from the field and 66.7% from deep, while Zaccharie Risacher contributed 17 points, connecting on 60% of his threes and 54.5% overall.
Young scored 13 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, and Risacher added 11 points in the final period. Garrison Mathews scored all 14 of his points in the 2nd quarter. The Hawks shot 50% from the field and 37.8% from three, making 14 threes in the game.
Defensively, the Hawks struggled on Saturday, giving up 132 points to the Pacers. Their toughest stretch came in the 1st quarter, where they allowed 40 points. They tightened up a bit in the 2nd, giving up 28 points, but still allowed 31 in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th. Overall, the Pacers shot 54% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks allowed 12 made threes on 36% shooting. The Pacers also went to the line 25 times, hitting 22 free throws. On the boards, the Hawks gave up 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 6 steals and 4 blocks.
Will the Detroit Defense Show Up at Home?
Detroit moved to 25-24 on the season with a 127-119 win over the Bulls on Sunday. Playing at home, the Pistons were favored by 6 points and covered the spread. The total score of 246 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 12.5 points.
After the Bulls went on an 11-0 run early, Detroit responded by outscoring Chicago 34-19 in the 2nd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 95-86 lead and held on for the win, despite being edged out in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
The Pistons shot 54.5% from the field in their 127-119 win over the Bulls, with Cade Cunningham leading the way with 22 points and 15 assists. Jalen Duren added 21 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the floor.
Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 45.5% clip, finishing with 19 points. Overall, Detroit made 10 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.
Even with a tough 1st quarter where they gave up 35 points, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 19 points to help them secure the win over the Bulls. Overall, Detroit allowed 119 points on 46% shooting from the field.
The Pistons struggled to defend the three, giving up 19 made threes at a 36% clip. They also sent the Bulls to the line 20 times, where Chicago hit 18 free throws. Detroit finished with 34 defensive rebounds, 14 steals, and 5 blocks.