Detroit Pistons
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  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 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
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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.

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Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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.

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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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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 47 34.89 1191 452 25.3 9.6 1.9 5.6 0.8 1.5
Duncan Robinson 51 28.17 625 95 12.3 1.9 2.9 2.7 0.3 0.6
Tobias Harris 37 27.93 497 86 13.4 2.3 1.4 4.9 0.2 0.9

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 50 34.56 1351 305 27.0 6.1 2.9 3.3 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 55 34.46 876 224 15.9 4.1 2.1 4.2 0.8 1.5
OG Anunoby 41 33 679 97 16.6 2.4 2.1 5.5 0.7 1.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaden Ivey
Injured

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type
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

11 Feb NBA
Pistons 113-95 Raptors
09 Feb NBA
Pistons 110-104 Hornets
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
05 Feb NBA
Wizards 126-117 Pistons
03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Nets 77-130 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Pistons 131-124 Warriors
29 Jan NBA
Pistons 96-114 Suns
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
25 Jan NBA
Kings 116-139 Pistons

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

11 Feb NBA
Knicks 138-89 76ers
10 Feb NBA
Pacers 137-134 Knicks
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Knicks 132-101 Wizards
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-127 Knicks
28 Jan NBA
Knicks 119-92 Raptors
27 Jan NBA
Kings 87-103 Knicks

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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