The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks will face off at Little Caesars Arena tonight, in a Pistons VS Hawks matchup.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Detroit Pistons VS Atlanta Hawks
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena.
- When: Tuesday, January 4th, 2025.
- Time: 01:00.
- Teams to play: Pistons and Hawks.
- NBA Expert Picks: SPREAD -4.5.
Odds By 1XBet.
Betting On The Detroit Pistons
- 1XBet Spread: -4.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.635
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 237.5
The Detroit Pistons have improved greatly from their past campaigns, keeping a record game above .500. The Pistons have won their last two matches, finishing off with a strong 217-119 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Cade Cunnigham balled out with 22 points and 15 assists. He leads the team, averaging 25.3 points and 9.2 assists per match. Jalen Duren has played well too, contributing 21 points and 13 rebounds against Chicago.
Detroit has balanced well on both ends. On offense, they are 16th scoring 112.3 ppg, and rank 13th in defensive scoring permitting 113.3 points per game. The Pistons are in better shape than Atlanta, but Jaden Ivey’s absence, who averages 17.6 points, has destroyed their backcourt depth.
Betting On The Atlanta Hawks
- 1XBet Spread: +4.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.765
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 237.5
The Atlanta Hawks have struggled, losing their last eight matches, including a 132-127 defeat against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Trae Young leads the club with 22.8 points and a league-best 11.5 assists per game, but didn’t make the All-Star Game roster. Young dropped 34 points and delivered 17 assists in the loss to Indiana. Dyson Daniel also played a solid match against the Pacers contributing 23 points.
On the season, Atlanta averages 115.6 points per game, which is 10th in the league, while they struggle defensively permitting 118.8, 28th ppg. Next to Trae Young, De’Andre Hunter contributes 18.9 ppg. The Hawks’ three-point shooting is weak, ranking 26th with them making 34.3%. Atlanta has struggled with injuries, with Jalen Johnson out for the year and Clint Capela, Cody Zeller, and Kobe Bufkin also sidelined. Bodgan Bogdanovic’s status, also being questionable, further jeopardizes them in this game.
MatchPlug Prediction Detroit Pistons VS Atlanta Hawks
With the Pistons having well-rounded scoring and defensive improvements, along with the Hawks recent injuries, fans can take Detroit to cover the spread.
Final Prediction: Detroit Pistons -4.5.
