Game Details:
Matchup: Pistons (6-17) vs. Hawks (11-13)
Date & Time: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Betting Line: Hawks -9.5 | Over/Under: 234.5
Key Storylines
Can the Pistons End Their Road Struggles?
The Pistons continue their rebuilding season and come into this matchup as one of the worst road teams in the league. They’re just 2-10 away from home and are riding a four-game losing streak. Detroit will lean heavily on Cade Cunningham, who has averaged 22.6 points and 7.2 assists per game. However, he’s struggled with efficiency and turnovers, especially under heavy defensive pressure.
Hawks’ Up-and-Down Season
The Hawks have been inconsistent, but they’ve shown glimpses of potential. Trae Young is playing at an All-Star level, averaging 26.4 points and 10.1 assists per game, and the offense ranks in the top 10 in points per game. Atlanta has taken advantage of weak opponents this season and will look to do the same against Detroit, who sports one of the league’s worst defenses (allowing 118.5 PPG).
Injury Updates
Pistons:
Out: Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), Alec Burks (ankle)
Questionable: Jalen Duren (ankle)
Hawks:
Out: Onyeka Okongwu (hamstring), Jalen Johnson (wrist)
Questionable: De’Andre Hunter (knee)
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS):
Pistons: 9-14 ATS this season
Hawks: 12-12 ATS this season
Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone over in 7 of the last 10 Hawks games
The total has gone over in 5 of the last 6 Pistons games
Player Prop to Watch
Trae Young (Hawks) – Points + Assists Total: 34.5
Young has hit this number in 6 of his last 8 games and should feast against a weak Detroit backcourt.
Cade Cunningham (Pistons) – Turnovers Total: 3.5
The Hawks rack up steals, and Cade may struggle with pressure defense. The over is worth a look.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Hawks -9.5 → Atlanta’s offense should overwhelm Detroit, especially if Duren is out.
Total: Over 234.5 → Two high-tempo teams with poor defenses—expect a shootout.
Player Prop: Trae Young Over 34.5 Points + Assists → He controls every aspect of the offense against soft defensive resistance.
With Detroit’s shorthanded frontcourt and shaky road record, Atlanta should have no trouble taking control early. Expect Young to dominate and the Hawks to cover comfortably in a high-scoring affair.
Final Score Prediction: Hawks 124, Pistons 109