The Detroit Pistons and NY Knicks meet Saturday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Celtics and Bucks, and they play the Celtics, Heat, and Jazz next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 110.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.7 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.7 points and 4.3 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Magic and Hornets, and they play the Raptors, Hawks, and Timberwolves next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118.3 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.2 points and 13.2 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.1 points and 7.5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 34 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 16 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pistons’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games as favorites following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Right when it looked like the Detroit Pistons were going to be a scrappy team that could make us money in big underdog spots, they’re 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The NY Knicks are getting better by the week, and they’re 8-2 SU at home this season. The Knicks smoked the Pistons by 30 points a month ago, and they’re playing even better ball than they were then. Double-digit chalk, but you still have to lean toward the Knicks given the form of both teams.