Hawks vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 18, 2023

The Atlanta Hawks (10-15), winners in just two of their last 10, host the Detroit Pistons (2-24), 0-10 in their past 10, on December 18, 2023 at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are favored by 12 points. The point total in this game is 246.5.

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Hawks vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Hawks -12 246.5

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Injury Report as of December 18

Hawks: Mouhamed Gueye: Out (Back), Kobe Bufkin: Out (Thumb), AJ Griffin: Out (Personal), Jalen Johnson: Out (Wrist), Clint Capela: Questionable (Knee), Bogdan Bogdanovic: Questionable (Ankle), De’Andre Hunter: Questionable (Soreness)

Pistons: Jalen Duren: Out (Ankle), Monte Morris: Out (Quadricep), Isaiah Stewart: Out (Shoulder)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Hawks (-12)
Total Pick Under (246.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Hawks vs. Pistons Stat Rankings

Hawks Avg. (Rank) Pistons Avg. (Rank)
122.4 (4th) Points Scored 108.3 (28th)
122.7 (28th) Points Allowed 120.4 (25th)
44.4 (13th) Rebounds 43.6 (19th)
13.2 (2nd) Off. Rebounds 11.2 (11th)
14.2 (6th) 3pt Made 9.8 (30th)
25.6 (18th) Assists 25.7 (16th)
13.1 (13th) Turnovers 16.0 (29th)

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Hawks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Trae Young 22 27.4 2.9 10.9 1.3 0.2 3.3
Dejounte Murray 24 20.1 4.5 5.7 1.5 0.3 2.2
Bogdan Bogdanovic 23 17.6 3.3 2.5 1.4 0.3 3.4
De’Andre Hunter 21 15 4.3 1.3 0.9 0.3 1.8
Saddiq Bey 24 13 6.4 1.4 1.1 0.2 1.8

Pistons Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cade Cunningham 26 21.4 3.8 7 0.9 0.2 1.8
Bojan Bogdanovic 7 20.6 2.3 2.6 1.4 0 2.9
Jaden Ivey 22 11.5 2.8 2.6 0.7 0.5 0.9
Ausar Thompson 26 10.3 8.1 2.4 0.9 1.2 0.3
Marvin Bagley III 21 9.9 4.9 1.1 0.1 0.7 0

Betting Trends

  • The Hawks have covered the spread six times in 25 games.
  • The Hawks have seen 15 of their 25 games go over the point total.
  • Atlanta and its opponent have broken the 246.5-point mark seven times this season.
  • The over/under in this game is 246.5 points, 1.4 higher than the average total in Hawks games this season.
  • The Pistons’ record against the spread is 8-17-1.
  • As a 12-point underdog or more, Detroit has two wins ATS (2-3).
  • The Pistons have seen 15 of their 26 games go over the point total.
  • Detroit’s games have gone over 246.5 points on four occasions this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 17.8 points higher than the average scoring total for Pistons games (228.7).

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