The NY Knicks and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Wizards and Nuggets, and they play the Celtics next. The Knicks have won 8 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 118.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.9 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Nuggets, lost to the Wizards, and they play the Hornets next. The Pistons have won 21 of their last 30 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18 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 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games.
- The Pistons have lost six of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.
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.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 8th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.0).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
- 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).
Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report
Jalen Duren, Dario Saric, and Tobias Harris are questionable for the Pistons.
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks. Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jose Alvarado are questionable.
Pistons vs Knicks Prediction
The Pistons as a home dog are intriguing given what they’ve done this season, but it’s difficult to follow them up after losing to the Wizards as a 16.5-point favorite last night. Maybe that puts a fire in their belly, but it can also make it tough to get off the canvas. The Knicks are rested, and they’re 8-0 SU and ATS in their last 8 games. Cunningham and Harris also entered last night questionably, so who knows how they’re feeling now? I’m going to side with the Knicks and the small number.