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Detroit (12-2) at Atlanta (9-5)
- When: Nov 18 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA, USA
- TV: FDSSE
Detroit vs Atlanta Preview & Prediction
Spread: Detroit -1.0
Moneyline: Detroit (-11)
Total: 231.5
Detroit Pistons Betting Breakdown
Detroit shows up riding the longest winning streak in the league, stacking 10 straight and doing it with a physical, grinding style that has become their identity. Even without Cade Cunningham, the Pistons have leaned on toughness, high-energy rebounding and efficient inside scoring to overwhelm opponents.
They come into Atlanta fresh off another convincing win, and their recent form suggests they are fully comfortable in tight, hostile spots. Detroit’s ability to control the paint and dictate tempo has been the foundation of this run, and they will try to drag the Hawks into a bruising, half-court battle that suits them perfectly.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Breakdown
Atlanta answers with a five-game winning streak of its own, all without Trae Young, which says plenty about their resilience. They have survived injuries, rallied late in multiple games and leaned on balanced scoring to stay hot. The Hawks showed another level of fight in Phoenix, storming back from 22 down and sweeping their West-coast road trip.
Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu have taken on bigger roles, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s scoring surge has kept Atlanta’s offense intact without its star point guard. The biggest concern is health, with Zaccharie Risacher questionable after a hard fall.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
This matchup is a collision of two teams playing their most confident basketball of the season. Detroit’s interior dominance and physical style give them a slight edge, but Atlanta’s home energy and recent grit make this a razor-thin call. The total sits high, and both teams have played faster than expected.
Final Score: Detroit 119, Atlanta 115
Lean: Detroit -1.0
Total: Over 231.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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