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NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Knicks

The Detroit Pistons take the court against the New York Knicks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks Against the Spread Look the Value Pick

We’re bullish about the Knicks on the spread at -4.5. The favorites should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Pistons and you can get -108.

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Pistons Won 118-80 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Detroit Pistons have won three on the spin, triumphing 113-95 in their previous game. This was on the road against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Cade Cunningham led the way with 28 points, while Paul Reed added 22 and Duncan Robinson chipped in 13.

New York Knicks won their last game 138-89. This was a road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia 76ers. Jose Alvarado registered 26 points, Mikal Bridges scored 22, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have claimed back-to-back victories over the Knicks. Both wins came at Little Caesars Arena and the scorelines were 121-90 and 118-80. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Pistons wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Knicks logo Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.7 points, 43.9 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 11.5 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 48.7% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 106.4 points and 40.5 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.5 points and 9.3 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 7.1 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.9 (39.2%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.0 points, 46.3 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 103.7 points and 42.2 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 23.3 points, 6.1 assists and 2.7 (33.8%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 12.8 rebounds.

Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We are confident that the favorites will cover the spread in this NBA contest. -4.5 seems a generous line and you can get -108 that Knicks will win by a bigger margin.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Pistons vs Knicks stats:

  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 of their last 5 games at home.

Knicks -4.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 14.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has covered the 14.5 points total in 6 straight games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -127 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

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Jalen Brunson Under 27.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has totaled an average of 23.3 points in the past 10 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -118.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -4.5
Totals Over 223.5
Player Points OG Anunoby Over 14.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Knicks -4.5. We’ve also gone for Over 223.5 and OG Anunoby (Knicks) to score Over 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 111 - 119 Knicks logo Knicks

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Knicks. Backing them to win 119-111 means you can land a potential monster return.

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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.

Books Make Knicks Moneyline Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this NBA game, New York Knicks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. Detroit Pistons are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +152.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 223.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 223.5, the odds are -112.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -114 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-120
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 25.5
-120
Under 25.5
-114
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-120
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 15.5
-104
Under 15.5
-132
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-133
Under 8.5
-100
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 5.5
-161
Under 5.5
+120
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-127
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-100
Under 11.5
-135
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Paul Reed Jr (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-109
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-122
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Knicks Have Taken Six Wins From Last Ten Home Outings

The Knicks have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, scoring 116.80 points per contest and conceding 107.50.

The Pistons have built a run of three straight road victories. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, posting 114.10 points per matchup while yielding 110.70.

The last time the Pistons faced the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, they won 106-103. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have notched six victories, with the Pistons posting four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 6-4 224.30 116.80 107.50 5 5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 7-3 224.80 114.10 110.70 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 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 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

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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 Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 26 0.527 115.5 113.7 1.8 18-10 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 1L
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 38 16 0.704 118.1 112.2 5.9 19-6 19-10 10-3 24-13 8-2 6W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Spurs 38 16 0.704 118.1 112.2 5.9 19-6 19-10 10-3 24-13 8-2 6W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 26 0.527 115.5 113.7 1.8 18-10 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Spurs 38 16 0.704 118.1 112.2 5.9 19-6 19-10 10-3 24-13 8-2 6W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 26 0.527 115.5 113.7 1.8 18-10 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
  • 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