NY Knicks (2-2) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-4)
November 1, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +6.5; Over/Under: +220.5
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The NY Knicks and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Heat, lost to the Cavaliers, and they play the Hawks and Rockets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 113 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.8 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.5 points and 2 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Hart is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Heat, beat the 76ers, and they play the Lakers and Nets next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 106.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 21.2 points and 3.6 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons vs NY Knicks Prediction Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Kevin McCullar Jr., Precious Achiuwa, and Mitchell Robinson, while Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a wrist injury. The Pistons will be without Bobi Klintman and Ausar Thompson.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 15 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last nine games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games as favorites following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Pistons’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons vs NY Knicks Prediction
The NY Knicks are obviously the better team and should be favored, but this line is a bit steep given their injuries, especially with KAT questionable. The Detroit Pistons haven’t won much, but they continue to compete defensively and hung around with the Heat and Celtics recently. The Pistons played hard in the preseason and that’s carried over through their first 5 games. It’s not resulting in wins, but the Pistons are hanging around and that’s going to lead to covers. Give me the points.
