NY Knicks (50-29) vs. Detroit Pistons (43-36)
April 10, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -5; Over/Under: 224.5
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The NY Knicks and Detroit Pistons meet on Thursday 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 Suns, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Cavs and Nets next. The Knicks have won seven of their last 10 games and are still in the third seed in the East.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Grizzlies and Kings, and they play the Bucks next. The Pistons have lost four of their last five games and are the sixth seed in the East.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have lost 10 of their last 11 home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last six road games against the Pistons following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the last nine night games between the Knicks and Pistons have gone OVER the total points line.
Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey, while Isaiah Stewart is questionable.
The Knicks will be without Ariel Hukporti, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson.
Pistons vs Knicks Prediction
The Pistons have won two of the three games against the Knicks this season, with the two wins coming as eight-point underdogs. The Knicks are going to be down a lot of key players, which is why they find themselves in the underdog role. The Pistons are in a funk, with losses in four of their last five games, but this is a spot for them to find their confidence and make a statement before the playoffs. The line is reasonable. Give me the Pistons and the small number.
