Mon Feb 03 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pistons Favored to Extend Hawks’ Losing Streak

**Detroit, MI** – The Detroit Pistons are favored to extend the Atlanta Hawks’ eight-game losing streak when the two Eastern Conference rivals clash at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

The Pistons (25-24), currently the No. 7 seed, are 4.5-point favorites against the Hawks (22-27), who sit at No. 9, three games back. Detroit is coming off consecutive wins and aims to move two games above .500 for the first time this season. They’ve won both previous matchups against Atlanta this year.

Adding to Atlanta’s challenges, they’re without key players Jalen Johnson (season-ending shoulder injury), Clint Capela (back), and Bogdan Bogdanovic (personal reasons). While Trae Young continues to lead the Hawks’ offense, their eight-game skid and injury woes make them underdogs.

The Pistons, however, boast a strong home record (7-3 straight-up in their last 10 home games) and the momentum of recent victories. All-Star Cade Cunningham, fresh off a 40-point performance and a recent triple-double against Atlanta, is expected to be a key factor.

Despite playing on Sunday, while Atlanta last played Saturday, the Pistons are confident in their ability to handle the slight rest disadvantage. A SportsLine projection model, boasting a strong track record, predicts an “Under” on the total points scored (226), and favors one side of the spread with nearly 70% confidence. However, the specific prediction is only available on the SportsLine website. The model’s prediction is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.

The game promises a compelling matchup between two teams vying for playoff positioning, with the Pistons holding a significant advantage heading into Monday’s contest.

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