New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Pistons and Knicks. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on MSG, and it’s hosted by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Knicks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 218 points. Check out BetCoco for New York Knicks – Detroit Pistons odds
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Detroit and New York, the Knicks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 18 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, New York is averaging 126 points compared to Detroit at 108.
- Through their last five road games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
- In their last three home games, New York has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Facing the Knicks, the Pistons currently hold an overall record of 2-16 and aim to end their 15 game losing streak. This season, when playing on the road, the Pistons have a 1-8 record, while their record at home is 1-8.
Detroit possesses an ATS record of 7-11 for this season, including their ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. The Pistons maintain an ATS record of 4-5 on the road, while they have a 3-6 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Pistons are 11-7-0 so far this season. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 205.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 223.9.
In their previous game, the Pistons’ offense finished with 107 points, which is right in line with their current average of 109.4 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Cade Cunningham, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21.8, while Isaiah Stewart also carries a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.
At this time, the Pistons’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 118.6 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the Pistons’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.2% and allowing 36.6% from beyond the arc.
Today, the Knicks are entering the action with an overall record of 10-7 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. Across their 17 games, the Knicks have recorded a 8-4 record when facing teams from the Eastern Conference and a 2-3 record in non-conference games.
New York has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 11-6 against the spread. On the road, the Knicks have an ATS record of 6-3, as opposed to a 5-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
For this season, the Knicks has an over/under record of 7-10-0. The average points per game in their played games is 212.0, with an average over/under line of 221.
In their latest game, the Knicks offense put up 115 points against the Hornets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.6% and made 15 threes. In terms of offense, the Knicks have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 28th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 8th in percentage and 10th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 1st in the league at 105.1 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.0% of their three-point attempts.
With a 13.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Knicks to secure a 107-104 victory.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+13.5)
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Ryan Arcidiacono – Ankle – Probable
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Joe Harris – Shoulder – Out
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Doubtful
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
