The Detroit Pistons and NY Knicks meet Thursday 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 Hornets and Raptors, and they play the Bulls next. The Pistons have won 12 of their last 15 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 17.7 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the 76ers, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Rockets next. The Knicks have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 118 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.8 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.1 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pistons have lost 14 of their last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have won 10 of their last 12 games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games as favorites have gone OVER 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.
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.3) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded three games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Ausar Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.1).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
Knicks vs Pistons Injury Report
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks. OG Anunoby is questionable.
The Pistons don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Knicks vs Pistons Prediction
The Knicks are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, where they’re 21-7 SU. However, the Pistons are just too consistent to bet against as an underdog. The Pistons are the same team on the road as they are at home, and we saw them beat the Knicks by 38 points earlier this month. The Pistons have won 3 of the last 4 games against the Knicks. Since October 29, the Pistons are 8-0 ATS and SU as an underdog. The Pistons are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog. Give me the points, as the value is too good to pass up.