Pistons vs Hawks Pick, Preview & Betting Odds For Friday, December 23rd

Check out our free Pistons vs Hawks pick and preview for this NBA game in Atlanta. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

Pistons vs Hawks NBA Pick & Preview

Sport: NBA
Teams: Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks
Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
Date: Friday, December 23rd
Betting Odds ATL -9, DET +324 | ATL -424 O/U 233.0

So far, the Pistons have put together an overall record of 8-26, while going 17-16-1 vs the spread. The Pistons head into today’s action in the midst of a 4 game losing streak. This has come while posting an average scoring margin of -11.75.

Detroit is trying to bounce back from a 113-93 loss to the 76ers. Going into this game, the team was 11 point underdogs on the spread, giving them an ATS loss. In the defeat, Detroit did not outscore the 76ers in a single quarter. Leading the team in scoring was Jaden Ivey, as he contributed 18 points while hitting 38.9% of his shots.

The Hawks come into today’s matchup with an overall record of 16-16. So far, the team has gone 12-19-1 against the spread. Looking back on Hawks’ previous 3 games, they have a record of 2-1 while averaging 119 points per game. Over this stretch, their ATS mark is 1-2.

In their previous game, the Hawks were favored to win vs the Bulls. However, their 110-108 loss gave them both a straight up and ATS defeat. Even though Atlanta made a substantial comeback in the 2nd half, it was not enough to make up for their 10 point halftime deficit. In the loss, Trae Young led the team in scoring with 34 points on a field goal percentage of 37.5%.

Head To Head Recap & Stats

I In last year’s head-to-head meetings, the Pistons averaged 113.0 points per game vs Atlanta, which was an increase over their season-long average. While the Pistons saw a boost in scoring, the Hawks averaged 111.0 points per contest in head-to-head meeting vs Detroit. This figure was similar to season-long average. In terms of betting vs the spread, the Pistons have gone 3-2, but the Hawks actually have a positive scoring differential. In these meetings, Atlanta has averaged 117 points per contest, while allowing 112. In these contests, they averaged a combined 229 points per game, leading to an over-under mark of 3-2.

Odds & Free Betting Analysis For This NBA Game

Through 34 games, the Pistons are averaging 110.8 points per contest, placing them 24th in the NBA. Coming into today’s game, the Pistons will be looking to improve their 3-point shooting numbers, as they are averaging just 11.4 made 3’s per game. One area of the team’s offense that has been effective is their ability to get to the free-throw line. So far, they are ranked 1st, with an average of 20.8 made free-throws per game.

Against the Hawks, the Pistons will need a stronger defensive effort as they are ranked just 22nd in points allowed.

Power-Foward Bojan Bogdanovic currently leads the Pistons at 20.7 points per game. For the season, he is 80th in the NBA in usage rate and has taken 15.7% of the team’s field goal attempts. In addition to his scoring, Bogdanovic is averaging 3.6 boards and 2.4 assists per contest. In today’s game, he is facing off against the NBA’s 27th ranked defense at defending power-fowards. Jaden Ivey enters the game sitting second on the team in scoring. Through 30 games, he is averaging 15.6 and is 260th in the league in player efficiency rating.

Through 32 games, the Hawks are averaging 114.1 points per contest, placing them 14th in the NBA. For the season, the Hawks have been playing an up-tempo style of basketball as they sit 7th in the NBA in possessions per game.. Not only is the team ranked near the top of the leauge in possessions, but this fast-paced style has translated to an increased number of made shots, as they are 3rd in the league in made field goals per game.

On defense, the Hawks will look for some improved play, as they are currently the 21st ranked unit in points allowed per game.

Point-Guard Trae Young currently leads the Hawks at 27.6 points per game. For the season, he is 6th in the NBA in usage rate and has taken 23.1% of the team’s field goal attempts. In addition to his scoring, Young is averaging 2.9 boards and 9.8 assists per contest. In today’s game, he is facing off against the NBA’s 30th ranked defense at defending point-guards. Dejounte Murray enters the game sitting second on the team in scoring. Through 27 games, he is averaging 20.4 and is 97th in the league in player efficiency rating.