Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks 3/21/23 – On Tuesday night, Detroit will take its first road trip in a week when they embark on their trek to Atlanta. After dropping three straight games and 14 of their last 15 matches, the Pistons lost by 12 points against Miami on Sunday. Atlanta also suffered three of its last four matches, including a 126-118 setback at San Antonio last time out. However, the Atlanta Hawks were the NBA pick today to win over the Detroit Pistons.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: State Farm Arena
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
Pistons
Moneyline: +700
Spread: +14 (-116)
Total: 239 over (-110)
Hawks
Moneyline: -1667
Spread: -14 (-116)
Total: 239 under (-110)
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis
Detroit Pistons has been the worst team in the NBA this season, winning just once in 15 games. They’ve lost 14 of their last 15 and come into this contest on a three-game skid after falling to Miami 112-100 with just 3:30 remaining. James Wiseman led Detroit with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Killian Hayes added 13 points and 11 assists for him. Jalen Duren left in the third quarter after colliding heads with Kevin Love under the basket; his status for this game remains uncertain. The Pistons have a lengthy list of injury issues heading into this matchup, including the absence of leading scorer Bojan Bogdanovic and key contributors such as Cade Cunningham, Hamidou Diallo and Isaiah Stewart. Alec Burks, R.J. Hampton and Isaiah Livers join Duren on questionable tags while rookie Jaden Ivey is their third leading scorer but their only option available heading into this contest against Atlanta who rank No. 24 in scoring. With that said, Detroit ranks No. 28 in scoring against Atlanta who rank No. 24 in defense – they have the worst record in the NBA with six games behind Charlotte at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Atlanta Hawks has been stuck around 0.500 all season, so their playoff hopes are in jeopardy heading into this matchup against San Antonio. After winning at home against Golden State last Friday, Atlanta couldn’t build on that momentum and lost to San Antonio as 10-point favorites on Sunday despite leading by 24 points with 27 years under head coach Gregg Popovich having to come from behind twice to claim victory on Sunday. Onyeka Okongwu led Atlanta with 17 points, while center Clint Capela added 15 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double performance. Second-leading scorer Dejounte Murray is questionable for Tuesday’s game due to an illness; this would be his first absence since Dec. 16. If Murray can’t play, star guard Trae Young will take over more of a role; Young leads Atlanta in scoring with 26.7 points per game while adding 10.0 assists per contest; big man De’Andre Hunter adds 15.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest. Atlanta ranks fifth in NBA scoring while facing off against a Detroit defense that ranks 29th nationally.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis Against the Spread
Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 road games. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis Free Pick
The Pistons are not only the worst team in the NBA, but they’ve managed to make matters worse. After failing to cover the spread in five of their last six games and suffering multiple key injuries. Atlanta finds itself with extra motivation heading into this matchup against Detroit. Coming off a devastating blown lead against San Antonio last Sunday, Atlanta should easily maintain their advantage according to Tuesday’s basketball betting lines.
Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks -14 (-116)
