New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Preview
The Detroit Pistons (8-48) travel to take on the New York Knicks (34-23) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Currently, the Knicks are favored by 11 points (-614) and the over/under line is set at 223.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 ET. MSG will have the TV coverage for this conference matchup.
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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pistons and Knicks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Knicks have the leg up at 3-0. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 233 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across the Pistons last three road games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 123. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- In their last five home games, New York has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 102. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit is 8-48 this season and is currently on a five-game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and are 5th in the Central Division.
On the road, the Pistons are 4-24 for the season, and they are 14-14 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 7-44 straight-up and 26-24 vs. the spread.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 31-24-1, and they have hit the under in their last five games. Today’s O/U line of 223 is lower than their season average of 234.8 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Magic by a score of 112-109. They covered the spread as 8-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 225.5.
Heading into their matchup with the Knicks, the Pistons are averaging 112.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 113.9 points per game compared to 111.8 at home.
Detroit has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 30.4% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pistons are 15th in field goal percentage at 47%. Inside the arc, they are 21st in two-point shooting at 53%.
At this time, the Pistons’ defense is positioned 27th in the NBA, permitting 121.9 points per game. Inside the arc, the Pistons defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.8% and 38.2% from three-point territory.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are currently in 4th place with a record of 34-23. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place.
At home, the Knicks are 19-9 this season, and they are favored by 11 points in today’s game. However, New York has gone just 16-12 against the spread at home and have failed to cover in their last five games at home.
This season, the Knicks have been the favorite in 32 of their 57 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 25-7 and are 21-11 against the spread as the favorite. In these games, they have an average scoring margin of +10.1 points per game.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 22-34-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen 224 points scored, and today’s O/U line is set at 223.
In their most recent game, the Knicks lost to the Celtics by a score of 116-102. New York was a 6-point underdog in that game, and the combined scoring was 218 points.
At home, the Knicks are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 114.2 points per game. In terms of scoring, they have outscored the NBA average in 45.6% of their games this season.
When it comes to three-point shooting, New York is 13th in the league in both attempts and makes. They are hitting 36% of their three-point attempts. From two-point range, the Knicks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%.
New York is 3rd in offensive rebounds but is 29th in assists. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the league at 95.6 possessions per game. Coming into this game, the Knicks have scored below their season average in each of their last six games.
So far this season, the Knicks defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 109.8 points allowed per contest. The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.5% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.
Coming in as 11 point favorites, our projections have the Knicks picking up a 100-98 win.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+11)
- Our NBA model projects 198 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Isaiah Stewart – Suspension – Out
- Marcus Sasser – Knee – Out
