The Detroit Pistons and NY Knicks meet Monday in the NBA playoffs Game 2 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 look to even up the series before heading home for game 3. The Pistons have lost five of their last six games and looked severely rattled in the fourth quarter of game 1.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 52.7 percent shooting. Tobias Harris is averaging 25 points and 6 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham is averaging 21 points and 12 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 46.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks hope to take a quick 2-0 series lead after going on a 21-0 run in game 1. The Knicks have won nine of their last 14 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 123 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 34 points and 2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 23 points and 5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Payne is dishing 1 assist. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 88.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 46.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 15 playoff games.
- The Knicks have won 10 of their last 11 Eastern Conference First Round games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
- 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 eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.
Knicks vs Pistons Injury Report
The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury.
Knicks vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons should be more prepared for this game after having experienced the playoffs. My game 1 write up mentioned my concerns of the Pistons lack of experience, and that fourth quarter was a clear sign of jitters. The core of the Pistons roster lacks deep NBA experience let alone playoff experience, and MSG is arguably the toughest venue to play in the playoffs. That crowd gets nuts.
Either way, the Pistons are now 2-7 SU and ATS in their last nine games. The Knicks are just more trustworthy at this time of the year, and they’re also 6-0 ATS in their last six games as a favorite of five or more points. I think things could be different once things shift to Detroit, but I’m laying the points again in New York.