NBA 2025-2026: Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Detroit Pistons

Home Team
61.9%
VS

Atlanta Hawks

Away Team
38.1%
2025-2026 Season

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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Daniss Jenkins
OR
102.3
DR
111.2
PTS
8.3
VS
CJ McCollum
OR
112.4
DR
115.2
PTS
18.4
SG
Ausar Thompson
OR
111.6
DR
105.2
PTS
9.9
VS
Dyson Daniels
OR
117.2
DR
112.4
PTS
11.8
SF
Duncan Robinson
OR
124.6
DR
115.2
PTS
11.9
VS
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
OR
115.4
DR
116.5
PTS
20.4
PF
Tobias Harris
OR
117.5
DR
111.6
PTS
13.1
VS
Jalen Johnson
OR
116.2
DR
110.8
PTS
22.7
C
Jalen Duren
OR
132.0
DR
108.1
PTS
19.2
VS
Onyeka Okongwu
OR
116.0
DR
112.1
PTS
15.5
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

Detroit Pistons are the pick to win (61.9% probability). Expected starting fives — Detroit: Daniss Jenkins, Ausar Thompson, Duncan Robinson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren; Atlanta: CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The model expects a combined 227.16 points, indicating an above-average scoring game and a fairly up-tempo matchup. The expected spread is Home - Away = 4.11, giving the home side (Detroit) a modest ~4-point advantage.

🏀 Total Points Predictions

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Expected Total Points in Game 227.2 Most likely outcome: 227 points
📊 Total Points Probability Distribution
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Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total points ≤ X

📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Detroit Pistons - Atlanta Hawks) 4.1 Most likely outcome: 4 points
📊 Spread Probability Distribution
Distribution

Probability of each spread outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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ELO Rating Trends

Both teams’ ratings are rising, with Detroit climbing more sharply (+19.7 over five games) while Atlanta has increased by +7.3.

Detroit Pistons

1646.0 +19.7 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-03-23 Los Angeles Lakers 1646.0 +8.7
2026-03-20 Golden State Warriors 1637.3 +5.0
2026-03-19 Washington Wizards 1632.3 +3.2
2026-03-17 Washington Wizards 1629.1 +2.8
2026-03-15 Toronto Raptors 1626.3 —

Atlanta Hawks

1561.2 +7.3 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-03-23 Memphis Grizzlies 1561.2 +5.5
2026-03-21 Golden State Warriors 1555.7 +7.5
2026-03-20 Houston Rockets 1548.2 -11.8
2026-03-18 Dallas Mavericks 1560.0 +6.1
2026-03-16 Orlando Magic 1553.9 —

NBA ELO Power Rankings

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Detroit Pistons

4-1 in last 5
W W W W L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Los Angeles Lakers 113 110 +3
Golden State Warriors 115 101 +14
Washington Wizards 117 95 +22
Washington Wizards 130 117 +13
Toronto Raptors 108 119 -11

Atlanta Hawks

4-1 in last 5
W W L W W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Memphis Grizzlies 146 107 +39
Golden State Warriors 126 110 +16
Houston Rockets 95 117 -22
Dallas Mavericks 135 120 +15
Orlando Magic 124 112 +12

Game Analysis

Detroit arrives on a three-game winning streak, beating the Lakers 113-110, Warriors 115-101 and Wizards 117-95, showing consistency on both ends. Atlanta has two wins in its last three — a 146-107 rout of Memphis and 126-110 over Golden State — but also a 95-117 loss to Houston, making their recent form a bit streaky offensively. Looking at the expected lineups, Detroit’s starting five average offensive rating is 117.60, defensive rating 110.26, and average points made 12.48; Atlanta’s five average offensive rating is 115.44, defensive rating 113.40, and average points made 17.76. Detroit’s higher team offensive profile and better collective defensive rating suggest they can control possessions and limit Atlanta’s scorers, while Atlanta’s starters bring more individual scoring but slightly worse team defense.

Final Prediction

Detroit’s stronger momentum, steeper power-rating rise and a starting five with a 117.60 offensive profile give them the edge. Key factor to watch: how Jalen Duren and Detroit’s interior defense match up against Atlanta’s wing scoring (Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker).

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