Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 22, 2025

The Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks matchup is one of nine games scheduled for Wednesday. The Pistons are seventh in the East with a 22-21 record, while Atlanta is just one spot above them with a 22-20 record.

The two teams have played each other 447 times, with Detroit holding a 226-221 head-to-head lead. This will be the second game between them this season, as Detroit defeated Atlanta 122-121 on Nov. 8 behind Cade Cunningham’s triple-double of 22 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Trae Young led Atlanta with 35 points and 13 assists in that first game.

Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks game details and odds

The Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at State Farm Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta and FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Pistons (+125) vs. Hawks (-150)

Spread: Pistons (+2.5) vs. Hawks (-2.5)

Total (O/U): Pistons -110 (o236) vs. Hawks -110 (u236)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks preview

The Pistons had the worst record in the NBA last season at 14-68. Just 43 games into this season, they have already won eight more games. Detroit comes into Wednesday with seven wins in the past 10 games, including a 107-96 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday.

It was a statement win, as the Rockets have been a revelation this season and are second in the West. Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Jalen Duren posted a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Hawks are coming off a 119-110 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday, which snapped their three-game winning streak. Trae Young had 27 points, while De’Andre Hunter contributed 22 points from the bench. Atlanta has been inconsistent lately, with a 5-5 record in their past 10 games.

The Pistons-Hawks matchup is crucial, with significant implications as the winner will secure the sixth spot in the standings.

Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks betting props

Cade Cunningham’s points total is set at 27.5. Although oddsmakers predict he will go under, taking a risk on the over might be worthwhile in this high-scoring game.

Meanwhile, Trae Young's points total is also set at 27.5, with expectations for him to go under. Young is likely to impact the game in various ways, focusing on playmaking, which should keep his points total just under 27.5.

Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks prediction

While the oddsmakers slightly favor the Hawks to win, we predict an upset. Similar to their first game this season, Detroit should edge out a narrow victory. This game has the potential to be a high-scoring shootout, with the total points likely surpassing the 236-point mark.