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Today's Betting Overview - Pistons @ Hawks
The Pistons take on the Hawks on Tuesday, March 21st at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Detroit Pistons (16-56) vs. Atlanta Hawks (35-36)
- Date: Tuesday, March 21st
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena
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Pistons & Hawks Key Injuries
Pistons
- Bojan Bogdanovic (Out) Achilles
- Alec Burks (Out) Foot
- Hamidou Diallo (Out) Ankle
- Isaiah Stewart (Out) Hip
- R.J. Hampton (Questionable) Back
- Cade Cunningham (Out) Shin
- Isaiah Livers (Questionable) Hip
- Jalen Duren (Out) Neck
Hawks
- None
Detroit Pistons - NBA Betting Analysis
The Pistons enter today's game having lost three straight, including a 112-100 loss to the Heat. James Wiseman led the team in scoring with 22 points on 76.9% shooting. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Detroit as the 10.0 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Pistons' overall record sits at 16-56, placing them 15th in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 9-29 and 7-27 on the road. The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 31-40.
Not only has the Pistons' offense struggled to score the ball all season, ranking 28th at 110.9 points per game. But they have been even worse of late, averaging just 105 points per contest over their last five games. A key to the Pistons' offensive struggles is their inability to consistently knock down three-pointers. So far, Detroit is 19th in three-point attempts and 21st in percentage at 35.2%. The team's scoring numbers are also hampered by a below average pace of play. For the season, the Pistons are just 99.5 in possessions per game.
Defensively, the Pistons are have allowed opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field and are giving up 112.5 points per game which is 112.5 in the NBA. Opponents have knocked down 36.4% of their looks from deep against Detroit. Generating turnovers has also been a weakness for the unit, averaging only 14.4 per game, placing them 6th in the league. On the boards, the Pistons rank 24th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Atlanta Hawks - NBA Betting Analysis
In Atlanta's most recent game, Dejounte Murray led the team in scoring with 22 points, but the Hawks fell to the Spurs by a score of 126-118 to the Spurs. Going into the game, Atlanta was 10.0 point favorites, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Hawks' overall record sits at 35-36, placing them 8th in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 19-15 and 16-21 on the road. Atlanta's record against the spread is below .500 at 31-39.
So far this season, the Hawks' offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 5th in the league with an average of 117.4 points per game. In their last five games, Atlanta is averaging 119 points per contest. Atlanta has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 99.5 possessions per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 35.2% (20th). The Hawks are 26th in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 81.7%.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Hawks have allowed opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field and are allowing 112.5 points per game (17th). From beyond the arc, team's are shooting 36.4%. Throughout the season, Atlanta's defensive unit has struggled to force turnovers, averaging just 12.3 per contest, placing them 4th in the league. In addition, they have had problems on the defensive glass, entering today's game 24th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Pistons vs. Hawks
The Hawks currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Pistons. Across three games, the Hawks have a record of 3-0. The last head-to-head showdown between the teams ended in a 118-113 win for the Hawks. Atlanta also covered the spread as the 7.5 point favorite. The over/under line going into the game was 229.5, which they surpassed.
In the Pistons' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 0-3 ATS and 0-3 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 3-7 with an average of 224 points per contest.
Across Atlanta's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Hawks are 1-2 straight up on an average scoring differential of -7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 239 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: ATL -12.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 238.5
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