New York Knicks
Detroit Pistons
  1. Prediction
  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

NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Pistons

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

Pistons to Put Up a Fight Against Knicks

The Pistons are capable of staying close to the Knicks here, so we’ll take a chance and bet them against the spread. There’s an attractive +2.5 available which is priced at -108.

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116-113 Win for Knicks in Last H2H Battle

New York Knicks have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Madison Square Garden, they were turned over 130-119 by Philadelphia 76ers. Jalen Brunson poured in 31 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns contributing 23 and Miles McBride adding 20.

Detroit Pistons won their last game 114-110. This was a road victory at Rocket Arena against Cleveland Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham scored 27 points, with Daniss Jenkins putting up 25 and Duncan Robinson contributing 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 116-113 triumph when facing the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Knicks logo Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 119.1 points, 47.0 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 82.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 121.8 points and 45.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 assists and 3.3 (38.8%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 9.2 rebounds.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 11.0 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.3 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.1 points, 10.7 assists and 2.3 (39.0%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Duren has an average of 8.1 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Detroit Pistons lineup: Cade Cunningham, Paul Reed, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Duncan Robinson.

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +2.5 and our prediction is that Pistons should be able to cover it in this NBA showdown. There is -108 available for this outcome.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Knicks vs Pistons stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 7 of their last 10 games against Knicks.

Pistons +2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikal Bridges Over 4.5 Rebounds -101 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -101 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Ausar Thompson Under 12.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Ausar Thompson (Pistons) has an average of 8.2 points in the past 5 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -123.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons +1
Totals Over 232.5
Player Rebounds Mikal Bridges Over 4.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Pistons +1, Over 232.5 and Mikal Bridges (Knicks) to have Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 120 - 122 Pistons logo Pistons

The Pistons are available at huge odds to register a 122-120 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons 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.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

New York Knicks are -116 favorites and that means a 54% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Detroit Pistons, you will find -102 about the underdogs.

1 is where the spread lies, with total points being 232.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 232.5, it’s -108.

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

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -120 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -109.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 28.5
-120
Under 28.5
-109
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 27.5
-108
Under 27.5
-123
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-120
Under 20.5
-110
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-149
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-106
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 4.5
+105
Under 4.5
-139
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 2.5
-118
Under 2.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-103
Under 11.5
-132
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Paul Reed Jr (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-133
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 8.5
+105
Under 8.5
-139
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Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+107
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Pistons Have Won Eight of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Pistons have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 118.50 points per contest and giving up 108.70.

The Knicks own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 121.60 points scored and 115.70 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 227.20 118.50 108.70 5 5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 7-3 237.30 121.60 115.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 32 35.43 937 207 29.3 6.5 3.0 3.3 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 35 35.3 567 155 16.2 4.4 2.3 4.6 0.9 1.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 32 32.8 703 93 22.0 2.9 1.8 11.8 0.7 0.9

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 32 35.85 853 308 26.7 9.6 2.0 6.3 0.8 1.6
Duncan Robinson 33 29.57 382 67 11.6 2.0 2.6 2.8 0.3 0.8
Jalen Duren 31 28.4 555 53 17.9 1.7 0.0 10.6 0.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup
2 Cade Cunningham
7 Paul Reed
9 Ausar Thompson
28 Isaiah Stewart
55 Duncan Robinson
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
23 Mitchell Robinson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

03 Jan NBA
76ers 130-119 Knicks
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-134 Spurs
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Knicks 128-125 Hawks
25 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks
23 Dec NBA
Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
76ers 116-107 Knicks
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Pistons 99-112 Clippers
26 Dec NBA
Pistons 129-131 Jazz
23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings
22 Dec NBA
Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 6 0.833 121.9 107.2 14.7 17-2 13-4 6-2 24-6 6-4 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 22 11 0.667 117.3 117.3 0 10-6 12-5 4-4 17-8 5-5 2W
Suns 21 14 0.6 115.3 113.2 2.1 12-5 9-9 8-4 19-12 7-3 2W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Kings 8 28 0.222 110.3 122.3 -12 5-12 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 20 0.429 116 117 -1 7-9 8-11 4-3 13-11 4-6 4L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 6 0.833 121.9 107.2 14.7 17-2 13-4 6-2 24-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 22 11 0.667 117.3 117.3 0 10-6 12-5 4-4 17-8 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Suns 21 14 0.6 115.3 113.2 2.1 12-5 9-9 8-4 19-12 7-3 2W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 20 0.429 116 117 -1 7-9 8-11 4-3 13-11 4-6 4L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Kings 8 28 0.222 110.3 122.3 -12 5-12 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 5L
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 6 0.833 121.9 107.2 14.7 17-2 13-4 6-2 24-6 6-4 1L
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Lakers 22 11 0.667 117.3 117.3 0 10-6 12-5 4-4 17-8 5-5 2W
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Suns 21 14 0.6 115.3 113.2 2.1 12-5 9-9 8-4 19-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 20 0.429 116 117 -1 7-9 8-11 4-3 13-11 4-6 4L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
Kings 8 28 0.222 110.3 122.3 -12 5-12 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 5L
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
  • 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