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Knicks vs Pistons Prediction 10/27/26 NBA Picks Today

Detroit Pistons (3-0) vs. NY Knicks (0-3)
October 27, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -3.5; Over/Under: 218.5
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The Detroit Pistons and NY Knicks meet Tuesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs. Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the 76ers and Heat, and they play the Hornets next. The Pistons have won 9 of their last 10 games.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 118.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.7 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 21.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson is averaging 19.7 points and 2.3 assists. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 42 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Magic and Celtics, and they play the Bulls next. The Knicks have lost 4 straight regular season games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 101.7 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21 points and 2.7 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Josh Hart is dishing out 3.3 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

  • The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Pistons have lost each of their last nine games against Knicks teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Knicks teams that held a losing record.
  • The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Pistons have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Pistons’ last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

New York Knicks Player Facts

  • Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
  • Mikal Bridges has recorded the most three-point field goal attempts without a make (10) of any player in the league this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

  • Duncan Robinson ranks T1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (5.0) this season.
  • Cade Cunningham ranks T6th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Knicks rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (101.7).
  • The Knicks rank T1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
  • The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.3).
  • The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.1%).

Knicks vs Pistons Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Jose Alvarado due to an ankle sprain.

The Pistons will be without Jalen Duran due to a hamstring strain. Isaiah Joe is questionable with a hip contusion. Ausar Thompson is questionable with an ankle sprain.

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons and free points are always attractive, especially when they’re undefeated SU and ATS through three games. However, the Knicks are desperate for a win, and they’re at home. The Pistons will be without Duran while Joe and Thompson are questionable. If the Knicks can’t take advantage of the banged-up Pistons, it might be time to look at the champs with a little side eye. The winner of the last 10 meetings between the Knicks and Pistons has also covered the number. This line feels soft. Give me the healthier, more desperate team at home. I’ll lay the points with the Knicks.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: NY Knicks -3.5

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