Prop Bets: Atlanta Hawks VS Detroit Pistons 2025-12-01

Prediction: The Hawks Fly the K-Cup (But It’s Leaked)
The Atlanta Hawks, fresh off a double-overtime marathon against the 76ers, are about to face the Detroit Pistons like a sleep-deprived barista trying to pull a triple shot. They’re +320 on the moneyline, which is basically the sportsbook’s way of saying, “We’re sorry for your fatigue, here’s a life preserver.” The Pistons, meanwhile, are -9.5 favorites, which is the NBA’s version of handing them a megaphone and telling them, “Yell ‘WE’RE TIRED’ at the Hawks.”

Why the Hawks Might Survive (Barely):
- Jalen Johnson is a one-man wrecking crew, averaging 23.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. But can he out-hustle Cade Cunningham, who’s averaging 28.5 points and 9.4 assists? Probably not. Unless Johnson starts dunking on Cunningham’s head, which… let’s not get carried away.
- The Hawks are 2-2 ATS in back-to-back games this season. That’s the same win rate as a person trying to parallel park.
- The total is set at 233.5. With both teams scoring 118+ PPG on average, this could be a popcorn-fueled shootout. Bet the over if you want to see a free-for-all; the under is for people who still believe in “defense.”

Prop Bets to Steal (or Lose):
- Jalen Johnson Over 23.5 points (-110): He’s been scoring like a man possessed since Trae Young went down. But can he keep it up after 40+ minutes of OT? Probably not. Take the under unless you enjoy chaos.
- Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists (-102): The Pistons’ floor general is a playmaking machine. But if he’s too busy flexing, he might forget to pass.
- Over 16.5 total threes by Duncan Robinson (-115): Robinson’s been nailing triples like they’re free throws. But with a sprained ankle? He’s more likely to airball than connect.

Final Verdict:
The Pistons are -9.5 favorites for a reason. The Hawks are +9.5 underdogs for a reason. The only reason this game isn’t a snoozer is because Jalen Johnson might drop 40 and Cade Cunningham might triple-double. But in the end, the Pistons’ fresh legs and 1st-place swagger will carry them to a 118-109 victory.

Betting Lineup:
- Moneyline: Detroit Pistons -9.5 (-105)
- Prop: Jalen Johnson Under 23.5 points (-110)
- Prop: Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists (-102)

Note: This prediction is brought to you by the letter “K” in “Kareem Abdul-Jabbar” and the number 23, which is how many hours the Hawks’ starters probably slept. 🏀💤

Created: Dec. 1, 2025, 6:40 p.m. GMT