Hawks vs. Pistons Betting Preview: Count on Atlanta's Backcourt

Action Network analyst Joe Dellera provides odds, a preview and a prediction for the NBA matchup between the Hawks and the Pistons.

The Atlanta Hawks are heading to Detroit to take on the Pistons. It will be the second game in as many days for the Detroit Pistons and they are a heavy underdogs.

Hawks vs. Pistons betting preview: Count on Atlanta's backcourt.

The Hawks are struggling to score points this season. They lost to the Rockets and the Magic and also to Hornets. The team is running a lot of two-guard action with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. This puts a strain on the Pistons' inexperienced backcourt. Detroit has the third-worst expected eFG%. The game is at the Staples Center. It's a betting preview. There are no games being played at this time. For more information, visit Sportsbet.com.

Hawks vs. Pistons is a backcourt battle. Action #3 is going to be a dynamic sequence involving both guards.

Pistons are playing their second game in as many days. Alec Burks and Marvin Bagley III are unlikely to play. Pistons picked up some steam prior to the season as a "dark-horse team" that could surprise and potentially contend for the Play-In. They took care of business against the Magic on opening night, but have since lost to Knicks and Pacers.

Hawks and Pistons are playing a mini-series. The game is the first one of the series. Hawks have a superior offense led by Young and Murray.