The won/lost record shows the Pistons losing six of their last seven games. A betting reality, though, is the Pistons have been one of the hottest point spread teams covering 13 of their last 16 games, including going 5-1 ATS as a home 'dog.

One of Detroit's rare non-covers during this time frame occurred in its last game, an embarrassing, 119-115, loss to the Trail Blazers two days ago to open their homestand. Star rookie Cade Cunningham committed a season-high nine turnovers in that loss. Cunningham and his young teammates should be motivated following that bad performance against Portland. They draw the Hawks at an opportune time.

Atlanta is off a highly-satisfying, emotional, 117-111, win against the Knicks last night. This was at Madison Square Garden. The setting and mood was playoff-like.

Here's the reality about the Hawks, though. They are 1-7 ATS the past eight times as favorites. They were 1-5 SU, 0-6 ATS during their last six road contests prior to defeating the Knicks.

Oh, yes, Atlanta is 1-11 ATS following a victory. The Hawks also carry a fatigue factor in action for the fourth time in six days.