
Knicks vs Pistons Prediction 1/13/25 NBA Picks Today
Detroit Pistons (20-19) vs. NY Knicks (26-14)
January 13, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -7; Over/Under: 224.5
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The Detroit Pistons and NY Knicks meet Monday 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 Raptors, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Pacers, Suns, and Rockets next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.2 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Thunder, beat the Bucks, and they play the 76ers, Timberwolves, and Hawks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.3 points and 13.9 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.1 points and 7.5 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 10 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have won 16 of their last 17 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The road team has covered the spread in six of the last seven games between the Pistons and Knicks.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second-chance points (165) this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.3) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.5) this season.
- Malik Beasley ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.8).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
Knicks vs Pistons Prediction
The NY Knicks are getting the love because they’re at home and the sexy team. However, the Knicks are also on the end of a back-to-back and have been hit or miss these last few weeks. Let’s not forget, the Knicks have still lost four of their last six games. Also, blowing out the Bucks yesterday could create a letdown spot here. The Detroit Pistons are a team we’ve backed a lot these last couple of weeks, as they’ve quietly won eight of their last 10 games and have been one of the best defensive teams during that stretch. The Pistons are turning opponents into turnover machines. Also, the Pistons beat the Knicks last month as eight-point underdogs. I’ll take a shot with the Pistons and the points.