The Detroit Pistons (1-4) welcome the New York Knicks (2-2) to Little Caesars Arena Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Knicks won 3-0 in 2023-24
The Pistons are coming off a 105-95 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, closing as a 4-point underdog. They have closed as an underdog in all 5 games and have covered in 3 straight after starting the season 0-2 against the spread (ATS). Detroit has struggled offensively, scoring score more than 105 points in just 2 of its 5 games. The Pistons are led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 25.6 points per game (PPG).
The Knicks beat the Miami Heat 116-107 in their last game Wednesday, closing as a 1.5-point road favorite. They have closed as a favorite in 3 of 4 games and are 2-1 ATS when favored. The Knicks have scored more than 109 points twice in 4 games, but when they have hit that mark, they’ve tallied at least 116. New York has championship aspirations and is led by G Jalen Brunson‘s 22.8 PPG.
Knicks at Pistons odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:56 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Pistons +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -6.5 (-110) | Pistons +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Pistons key injuries
Knicks
- F Previous Achiuwa (hamstring) out
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) questionable
Pistons
- F Ausar Thompson (reconditioning) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 106, Pistons 101
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no real rationale to take either side on the moneyline. The Knicks are the more short-handed side, but are a far better side. They aren’t worth a play as a significant road favorite. Avoid this play.
Against the spread
BET PISTONS +6.5 (-110).
The Pistons haven’t come out on top often this season, but they have been able to keep games close. They have been a single-digit underdog 3 times and are 2-1 ATS in those. Detroit has lost by double figures just once this season.
The Knicks have a quality side, but could be without Towns and have traded off having an impressive performance and having a lousy one. They are coming off one of their more impressive wins, a 9-point road victory at Miami in which they closed as a 1.5-point favorite. That suggests they’re set up to disappoint.
Considering those trends, back PISTONS +6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 217.5 (-110).
These teams play at among the slowest paces in the NBA. The Pistons rank 28th in tempo and the Knicks sit last (30th). Detroit is 1-4 O/U in its 5 games, having scored under 105 points in 3 games while allowing under 106 points 2 straight.
New York is 1-2 O/U in its last 3 games and has allowed 107 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3. With the style of play in mind for both sides, back UNDER 217.5 (-110).
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