The Detroit Pistons head into Atlanta for Tuesday night’s road test against the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons are riding a 10-game winning streak, their longest in nearly two decades. They will try to continue that winning streak against a Hawks team that is on a five-game winning streak of their own. Before tip-off from Atlanta, continue reading to get my Pistons vs Hawks prediction.
Our Pistons vs Hawks Pick
- Pick: Hawks -1.5
- Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Detroit Pistons @ Atlanta Hawks
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Pistons are surging: Detroit extended its win streak to 10 games with a dominant 127–112 win over the Indiana Pacers. Jalen Duren returned from an ankle injury and dropped 31 points and 15 boards. Cade Cunningham remains out with a hip contusion, but that hasn't stopped the Pistons from racking up the wins lately.
- The Hawks are holding together without Trae Young: Young is out for at least four weeks with an MCL sprain, putting more responsibility on Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, and Jalen Johnson. The Hawks have played well without Young, winning five games in a row in spite of Young's absence.
- Eastern Conference implications: Both of these teams are in the top four in the Eastern Conference standings going into this matchup. The team that wins this game will be making a big statement that they could be the best team in the East as this season gets into full swing.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- The Hawks are 8–6 against the spread so far this season.
- Detroit is 10-4 against the spread heading into this matchup.
- Atlanta is 7-7 in the over/under market through 14 games.
- The Pistons have gone 7-6-1 to the over to this point in the year.
Best Player Props to Watch
Player | Prop |
|---|
Jalen Johnson (ATL) | Over 20.5 points |
Dyson Daniels (ATL) | Over 5.5 assists |
Jalen Duren (DET) | Over 12.5 rebounds |
Pistons vs Hawks Model Projection
Score Projection: Pistons 116 – Hawks 120
Win Probability: Pistons 43%, Hawks 57%
Final Thoughts
Both of these teams are playing exceptional basketball of late. But only one of them can come away with the win in this game. I think that team will be the Hawks on their home floor. Both teams are dealing with important injuries, but I think that the Hawks are in the best position to overcome their key injury while playing at home in this important Eastern Conference matchup.
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