Pistons vs. Knicks: Preview, odds, picks and best bets
The Pistons came up just short, with a 112-109 loss, after Paolo Banchero’s 3-point play with just 0.8 seconds remaining in the game. After a tough and unfortunate loss against the Magic, the Pistons are now gearing up for a showdown at Madison Square Garden, aiming to upset the New York Knicks.
The Pistons are currently 0-5 in their last five games, and their road record stands at an atrocious 4-24. Despite their season-long struggle to secure victories, they came extremely close to defeating the Orlando Magic in their previous game.
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Detroit vs. New York betting insights
With the spread being over double digits, and Detroit having the worst record in the league, the Knicks are easily the favorite in this matchup by the top NBA betting platforms. Still, the Pistons have a better chance of covering the spread than usual.
It’s worth noting that Detroit currently holds a 27-28-1 record ATS, while New York is 31-25-1 ATS. On top of that, the Knicks have been plagued with injuries recently.
For Detroit, Isaiah Stewart will still be sidelined until the 27th, due to his altercation with Drew Eubanks, and Marcus Sasser is currently ruled as a game-time decision.
Another key point to look out for is Evan Fournier’s return to Madison Square Garden, where he aims to make a statement against his former team. In his previous game against the Magic, Fournier tallied 13 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 5-7 from the floor and 2-3 from beyond the arc.
Pistons vs Knicks best bet
The Knicks come into this game without key players Julius Randle, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson. Without these three in the game, all of the offense needs to come from Jalen Brunson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Donte DiVincenzo.
As a team, the Knicks rank 18th in the league, averaging 114.2 points per game, and they sit 3rd for allowing only 109.8 points per game. However, with Robinson and Randle out, they will be vulnerable in the paint, potentially creating more opportunities for Cade Cunningham to attack and draw fouls.
The Knicks should have no trouble scoring. The real question is whether their interior defense, minus Randle and Robinson, can contain the likes of Cade Cunningham, James Wiseman and Evan Fournier. The Knicks will win the game, but not by more than 11 points.
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Score prediction: Knicks 112, Pistons 105
The Knicks typically average 114 points per game, but this statistic accounts for having Robinson and Randle in the lineup. Now, being limited to only three scoring threats for this matchup, their offensive capabilities may be limited.
With Detroit, they rank among the worst in the league for points allowed, however, there is an opportunity to capitalize by attacking the paint. This prediction suggests Pistons vs. Knicks: Under 223 points (-110, FanDuel) will hit.
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