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2022 NBA Handicapping
(3-1) Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons (1-4)
Date: Friday, October 28
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
NBA Moneyline Odds: Hawks -245 | Pistons +205 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: ATL -6.5
NBA Betting Total: TBD
The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons face off for the second time in as many games on Friday, coming off a 118-113 Atlanta road win Wednesday night.
The Hawks got the victory straight up, but it was Detroit at +7 who was able to cover.
Atlanta Hawks
Entering Wednesday, Atlanta is scoring 113 points per game, led by Trae Young’s 27.8 points per contest. The team’s total is good enough to put the Hawks at No. 17 in the league in scoring as of this writing on Thursday.
Defensively, Atlanta is giving up 111 points per night, a number that’s good enough to earn a tie with the Philadelphia 76ers for the No. 12 ranking leaguewide and a positive point differential of +2.0 on the season.
A positive point differential of at least +2.0 is something only 13 teams have so far this season.
Trae Young really does look great offensively. In that outing on Wednesday against Detroit, the guard went for 35 points, making an absurd 16-of-17 free throws.
So far in 2022-23, Trae’s points-per-game average is good enough for 12th league-wide. To make matters worse for opponents, he’s looking even more dangerous than ever alongside new backcourtmate Dejounte Murray.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons lost another one on Wednesday but they also saw another example of how good Bojan Bogdanovic can be for them. It’s almost a shame he’s not on a better roster competing for a spot in the playoffs, but if Detroit is able to figure out how to win with any regularity, he’ll be a great piece to lead a group of youngsters.
On Wednesday, Bogdanovic scored 33 points while second-year guard Cade Cunningham put in 26 points of his own to go with seven rebounds and six assists.
Wednesday was also the fist game Detroit was able to cover the spread since their straight-up win opening night against the Orlando Magic.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Under is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Under is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 6-1 in Hawks last 7 games following a straight up win.
- Hawks are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Hawks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Free Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Prediction:
The Hawks have not fared well versus the Pistons against the spread, losing ATS in their last five road games in Detroit. They’re also just 1-3 ATS on the season despite their 3-1 record straight up.
Atlanta should turn those themes around in this one. The Hawks really are the better team here, and with plenty of film to scout from just two nights prior, they should find better success locking down someone like Bogdanovic.
Tre Young should also have a better three-point outing than just 1-of-7. Imaging if he’d actually found his stroke on Wednesday? A five-point win could’ve easily been double-digits.
Truthfully, the Hawks aren’t worried about covering, just winning straight up. But as they look to ultimately avenge last year’s first-round exit in the playoffs, it’ll be important to put away inferior teams in a way where the game is never really in question.
We’ll see if Atlanta can make that statement on Friday.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: ATL -6.5
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