The NY Knicks and Detroit Pistons meet Thursday in the NBA playoffs Game 3 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 look for a bounce back effort after losing game 2 in the final seconds. The Knicks have lost four of their last six games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 108.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 35.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 16.5 points and 2.5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1 assist. The NY Knicks are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons look for another win to take a surprising 2-1 series lead. The Pistons have lost seven of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 106 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 20 points and 0.5 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing 3 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Knicks’ last five Eastern Conference First Round games.
- The Knicks have lost 10 of their last 12 playoff road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 14 games as favorites following a home loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 10 of the Knicks’ last 11 games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
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.
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.
Pistons vs Knicks 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, and he missed game 2 because of it.
Pistons vs Knicks Prediction
I’m shocked that the Pistons are getting a point at home when they should be up 2-0 in the series. If the Pistons didn’t poop down their leg in the fourth quarter of game 1, they’d be looking to all but end this series with a win here. The Knicks lack any sort of bench and the longer the series goes, the more their starters are going to crash and burn.
The Knicks already played their starters into the ground in the regular season. The Little Caesars Arena is going to be rocking as it’s the Detroit fan’s chance to see playoff basketball for the first time since colored television. I just like how the Pistons have played through the first two games of this series, and guys will be more comfortable at home. Give me the Pistons.