Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Pistons (16-56) and Atlanta Hawks (35-36) meet Tuesday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Pistons vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pistons failed to cover the spread as 10-point home underdogs Sunday in a 112-100 loss vs. the Miami Heat. Detroit covered for 99% of the game and even entered the 4th quarter leading by 7 points.

The Hawks failed to cover as 10-point favorites Sunday in a 126-118 loss at the San Antonio Spurs. Atlanta blew a 24-point 3rd-quarter lead and was outscored 65-35 in the 2nd half.

The Hawks lead this season's series 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread, with the Over hitting in all 3 meetings. Atlanta covered as a 9.5-point home favorite 130-105 as the Over (234) cashed in the most recent meeting Dec. 23.