Detroit Pistons
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
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 logo Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks logo Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

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.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

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.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 16.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

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.

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Jalen Brunson Under 3.5 Rebounds -152 BetMGM logo

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

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -7
Totals Over 220.5
Player Points OG Anunoby Over 16.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Knicks -7, Over 220.5 and OG Anunoby (Knicks) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 108 - 118 Knicks logo 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.

Betting Lines & Odds
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.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-112
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-110
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-120
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-109
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+105
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 3.5
+133
Under 3.5
-179
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-135
Under 11.5
+102
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-125
Under 10.5
-108
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+114
Under 6.5
-149
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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
New York Knicks logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 4 41.6 103 36 25.8 9.0 1.0 8.8 1.8 1.5
Tobias Harris 4 37.48 63 1 15.8 0.3 1.5 8.3 0.8 0.8
Jalen Duren 4 32.93 41 12 10.3 3.0 - 11.0 2.0 0.5

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
OG Anunoby 4 42.1 63 2 15.8 0.5 1.5 4.0 0.8 3.0
Jalen Brunson 4 40.35 133 35 33.3 8.8 2.8 4.3 0.5 0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 4 38.53 91 7 22.8 1.8 2.5 8.5 1.5 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaden Ivey
Injured

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Name
Info

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup
0 Jalen Duren
2 Cade Cunningham
8 Tim Hardaway Jr.
9 Ausar Thompson
12 Tobias Harris

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 94-93 Pistons
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 118-116 Pistons
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 100-94 Knicks
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 112-123 Knicks
13 Apr NBA
Pistons 133-140 Bucks
11 Apr NBA
Bucks 125-119 Pistons
10 Apr NBA
Knicks 106-115 Pistons
07 Apr NBA
Kings 127-117 Pistons
05 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 109-103 Pistons
04 Apr NBA
Pistons 117-105 Raptors

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 94-93 Pistons
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 118-116 Pistons
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 100-94 Knicks
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 112-123 Knicks
13 Apr NBA
Knicks 113-105 Nets
11 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 108-102 Knicks
10 Apr NBA
Knicks 106-115 Pistons
08 Apr NBA
Celtics 119-117 Knicks
06 Apr NBA
Suns 98-112 Knicks
05 Apr NBA
Knicks 121-105 Hawks

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
  • 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