Pistons vs. Hawks prediction: Why Detroit is favored to win Tuesday's NBA game [11/18/2025]

The Atlanta Hawks will square off with the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Pistons as the most likely winner of the Pistons vs. Hawks game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hawks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, while the Pistons will rely on Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins.

This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Pistons vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Tuesday's clash between the Pistons and Hawks.

According to our model, the Hawks (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Pistons vs. Hawks odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pistons	Hawks
Spread	-1.5 (-108)	+1.5 (-108)
Moneyline	-118	+105
Total	o226.5 (-110)	u226.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Pistons vs. Hawks picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Hawks +1.5	-108
Moneyline	Pistons	-118
Total	Under 226.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Pistons to win.

Pistons vs. Hawks player props

NBA player props are a common way to wager on Tuesday's Detroit vs. Atlanta matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at State Farm Arena.

Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Jalen Johnson is projected to have 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the Hawks.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Pistons prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Pistons are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Cade Cunningham	26	6	9	2	54
Jalen Duren	16	11	3	0	39
Daniss Jenkins	15	3	5	2	31
Ausar Thompson	14	6	3	0	32
Duncan Robinson	14	3	3	3	26

Hawks prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hawks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Jalen Johnson	21	10	6	1	49
Onyeka Okongwu	16	10	3	2	40
N. Alexander-Walker	16	3	3	2	31
Dyson Daniels	14	6	5	1	36
Vit Krejci	11	3	3	2	23

Pistons vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's game between the Hawks and Pistons at State Farm Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks
• Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: State Farm Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Pistons, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Hawks on Tuesday, with Cade Cunningham projected for a game-high 54 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pistons vs. Hawks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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