Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Pistons and Knicks, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Pistons have a 20-19 so far this season.
  • Defensively, Detroit are giving up 113.2 points per game.
  • The Pistons are coming off a 123-114 win vs. the Knicks.
  • The Knicks sit at 26-14.
  • Defensively, New York are giving up 110.4 points per game.
  • The Knicks are coming off a 140-106 win vs. the Pistons.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-296) will host the Pistons (+242) in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on MSG.

Pistons vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 13th
  • Betting Odds NY -7.5, DET +242 | NY -296 O/U 224.5

Pistons Preview: Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road

Detroit moved to 20-19 on the season with a 123-114 win over the Raptors on Saturday. Playing at home, the Pistons were favored by 5 points and covered the spread with the 9-point victory. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 225.

Detroit went on a decisive 13-0 run early, stretching the score from 8-6 to 21-6. After a tight first half, the Pistons outscored the Raptors 34-27 in the 3rd quarter and held Toronto to 21 points in the 4th, while putting up 24 points of their own.

Tim Hardaway Jr. hit 7 threes at an 87.5% clip, finishing with 27 points to lead the Pistons past the Raptors. Detroit connected on 19 threes, shooting 57.6% from deep and 52.4% overall.

Cade Cunningham posted a 22-point triple-double, adding 17 assists and 10 rebounds. Malik Beasley chipped in 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

Despite giving up 66 points in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 48 points, including 21 in the 4th quarter, to secure the win. Overall, they held the Raptors to 43% shooting.

Detroit struggled to defend the three, with Toronto hitting 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Pistons sent the Raptors to the line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, Detroit recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Will the Knicks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Pistons improved to 20-19 on the season with a 123-114 win over the Raptors on Saturday. Detroit was favored by 5 points at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 225.

A key moment in the game was a 13-0 run by the Pistons, which helped them take control early. After a tight first half, Detroit pulled away by outscoring Toronto 34-27 in the 3rd quarter and held the Raptors to 21 points in the 4th.

The Knicks put up 140 points in their win over the Bucks, shooting 58% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 43.9% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 44 points, including 23 in the 1st quarter, and added 6 assists and 5 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 30 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 62.5% and adding 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Cameron Payne added 18 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter, and hit 4 threes at 57.1%.

Despite a shaky start, the Knicks tightened up defensively as the game went on, allowing just 17 points in the 4th quarter to secure a 140-106 win over the Bucks. New York's defense held Milwaukee to 45% shooting from the field.

The Knicks did an excellent job defending the three-point line, limiting the Bucks to 10 made threes on 29% shooting. They also sent Milwaukee to the line just 17 times, where the Bucks converted 10 free throws. New York finished with 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pistons vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Detroit has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

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