The NY Knicks and Detroit Pistons meet Thursday in the NBA playoffs Game 6 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 series win and to make the second round for a third straight season. The Knicks have won five of their last seven road games. The Knicks haven’t lost two straight games since April 10-11.
The NY Knicks are averaging 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 105.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points and 1.6 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Saturday. The Pistons have lost nine of their last 13 games. The Pistons are in danger of being bounced in the first round for a fourth straight appearance. The Pistons haven’t won two straight games since March 25-28.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 105.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 16 points and 0.6 assists. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is dishing 1.2 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have lost six of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five Eastern Conference First Round games 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 Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury, and he hasn’t played since game 1.
The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.
Pistons vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are still the more talented team, so getting them in the underdog role has value. The problem is the Pistons have played the better basketball in this series and could have won it already without a few unlucky breaks. The Pistons were in control of game 1 before collapsing in the fourth quarter. Two points decided game three. In game four, there was a questionable no foul call that would’ve been a win for the Pistons. Yes, would’ve, could’ve, should’ve to all of that, but the Pistons have been in this series and there’s no reason to think they can’t force a game 7.
I also don’t believe the Pistons are going to lose three home games in this series. There’s also the factor of the Knicks having an extremely thin rotation and continue to play their starters into the ground. The longer this series goes, the more it favors the Pistons and their depth. I’ll lay the bucket.