Detroit @ Atlanta picks

In regard to shooting, the Atlanta Hawks's poor 44.1% field goal rate when playing at home settles in as the 6th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Detroit is a tough one for scoring; when the Pistons are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (37.4%).

Out of all players in the NBA, Tobias Harris comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 30.9 minutes per game on the road this year. The 3rd-speediest pace away team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the fastest pace in the league in their home stadium this year, which should raise opportunities for the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Mouhamed Gueye has averaged 1.4 offensive boards per game over the last 7 games, 0.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league playing at home this year. The Atlanta Hawks are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank 7th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year. Mouhamed Gueye will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise stat production in all facets of the game.

The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league playing at home this year. The Atlanta Hawks are expected to get a boost in opportunities today from facing the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank 7th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year. Caris LeVert will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally raises stat production for all stats.

Onyeka Okongwu has gone under 2.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.