Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Apr 2025

Will Knicks Cover the Spread?

No. 6 Detroit Pistons (44-38, 22-19 Away) play No. 3 New York Knicks (51-31, 27-14 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Madison Square Garden.

Get with the Knicks with a -7 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -114 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head to head with the Pistons.

Knicks Have 7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles

Detroit Pistons have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 140-133 (OT) loss against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Malik Beasley scored 23 points, with Lindy Waters III getting 18 and Marcus Sasser 18.

New York Knicks have suffered back-to-back home defeats. In their last game, they beat Brooklyn Nets 113-105 on the road at Barclays Center. On the points front, Landry Shamet recorded 29, Cameron Payne 21 and Precious Achiuwa 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Pistons claim a 115-106 win over the Knicks at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have racked up three consecutive wins over the Knicks. Conversely, they have lost 7 of the past 10 on the head-to-head.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 116.6 points, 42.1 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 6.5 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.2 points and 46.6 rebounds per contest.

Malik Beasley is averaging 17.0 points and 3.8 (38.0%) 3-pointers made. Jalen Duren averages 9.8 rebounds and Dennis Schroeder 5.6 assists.

The Knicks have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.7 points, 41.1 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 106.5 points and 39.4 rebounds.

OG Anunoby is averaging 19.3 points, Karl-Anthony Towns 8.2 rebounds and Josh Hart 5.5 assists, while Landry Shamet has an average of 3.3 (49.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We’re bullish about Knicks on the spread at -7. The favorites should be able to win this NBA contest by a comfortable margin and you can get -114.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Pistons vs Knicks stats:

• The -7 line has been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -7 line has been covered by Knicks in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Knicks -7 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There’s the opportunity to sell points and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger return on the odds available.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 16.5 Points -112

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has an average of 24.13 points in the past 8 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -112 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest OG Anunoby Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

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Jalen Brunson Under 3.5 Rebounds -152

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) hasn't covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 4 of the past 4 games. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -152.

Latest Jalen Brunson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-112

Assists

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-164

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons 108 - 118 Knicks

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Knicks to claim a 118-108 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Knicks Favorites to Win According to the Books

With a 75% chance of securing victory, New York Knicks are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -294. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Detroit Pistons are trading at +235.

The spread is calculated to be 7, while total points comes in at 220.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 220.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless and it’s great to have so many alternatives.

Moneyline

Pistons

+235

Knicks

-294

Point Spread

Pistons +7

-106

Knicks -7

-114

Total Points

Under 220.5

-108

Over 220.5

-112

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -120 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-112

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-110

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 23.5

-109

Under 23.5

-120

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-120

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-108

Under 16.5

-123

Malik Beasley (Pistons)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-110

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-120

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 11.5

-120

Under 11.5

-110

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-114

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-123

Tim Hardaway Jr (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-104

Miles McBride (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-123

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-109

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-106

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-179

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-103

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-154

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+143

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 11.5

-135

Under 11.5

+102

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-108

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-108

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 6.5

+114

Under 6.5

-149

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-156

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-164

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-152

Malik Beasley (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+134

Under 2.5

-175

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 214: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 214 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.50 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 113.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 217.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 214: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 214 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.00 pts and allowed 107.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 106.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.10 (75.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (78%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 6.30
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (80.2%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.8, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 29.20
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.50 (76.73%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

8 Tim Hardaway Jr.

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak