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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 27

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 27, 2022, 5:00 PM
  • The Knicks (25-34) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (14-45)
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSDET & MSG

The New York Knicks visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Detroit.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 35-39 against the spread, while the Pistons are 39-33 against the spread.

The Knicks vs Pistons Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

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Knicks vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-5.5 -105O 218.5 -110-200
Detroit Pistons +5.5 -115U 218.5 -110170

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone:

  • 35-39 against the Spread (-7.8 Units / -9.59% ROI)
  • 32-42 against the Moneyline (-22.3 Units / -16.88% ROI)
  • 38-35 against the Over for game total points (-0.5 Units / -0.61% ROI)
  • 35-38 against the Under for game total points (-6.8 Units / -8.35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 24 of their last 38 away games (+13.02 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.34 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 33 away games (+11.04 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+10.95 Units / 156% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 away games (+10.30 Units / 83% ROI)
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  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 57 games (-16.56 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 73 games (-14.01 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 32 games (-13.10 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 38 games (-12.96 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 61 games (-12.60 Units / -19% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone:

    • 39-33 against the Spread (+2.7 Units / 3.31% ROI)
    • 20-54 against the Moneyline (-0.7 Units / -0.87% ROI)
    • 36-36 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -4.42% ROI)
    • 36-36 against the Under for game total points (-3.6 Units / -4.42% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 41 games (+18.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 41 games (+13.81 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+13.79 Units / 83% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 18 games (+12.78 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 17 games (+10.80 Units / 58% ROI)
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  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 74 games (-13.64 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 65 games (-11.36 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 63 games (-9.30 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 36 games at home (-8.17 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 68 games (-6.92 Units / -9% ROI)
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    New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

    The Knicks are 1-16 (.059) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .468

    The Knicks are 10-3 (.769) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .524

    The Knicks are 11-27 (.289) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

    The Knicks are 3-24 (.111) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .274

    Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

    The Pistons are 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .465

    The Pistons were 7-29 (.194) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

    The Pistons were 3-34 (.081) when allowing 110 or more points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

    The Pistons are 14-50 (.219) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

    Injury Report: Pistons vs. Knicks – Sunday‘s Game, Mar. 27

  • Chris Smith (Pistons): Pistons coach Dwane Casey said Smith won’t play again this season.
  • Jerami Grant (Pistons): The Pistons have listed Grant as OUT for Sunday’s game (Mar. 27) against the Knicks.
  • Hamidou Diallo (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Diallo will miss the rest of the season with a left index finguer avulsion fracture.
  • Isaiah Livers (Pistons): The Pistons have listed Livers as OUT for Sunday’s game (Mar. 27) against the Knicks.
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  • Nerlens Noel (Knicks): Noel has not played since Feb. 7 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Derrick Rose (Knicks): The Knicks announced that Rose had a minor procedure on his right ankle. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Cam Reddish (Knicks): The Knicks announced that Reddish will miss the rest of the season with an AC joint injury.
  • Julius Randle (Knicks): The Knicks have listed Randle as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game (Mar. 27) against the Pistons.
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    New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Knicks averaged 9.6 assists per game (693 assists/72 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

    The Knicks averaged 21.4 assists per game (1,541 assists/72 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.7

    The Knicks averaged 50.9 points per game (3,667 points/72 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

    The Knicks have averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (263 turnovers/45 games) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

    Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Pistons have averaged 98.4 points per game (4,328 points/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8

    The Pistons are shooting 42% (1,560/3,740) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

    The Pistons have an eFG% of 48% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

    The Pistons have averaged 0.49 points per possession (5,878 points/12,489 possessions) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.53

    New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Knicks have averaged 6.8 steals per game (305 steals/45 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Knicks averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,554 rebounds/72 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

    The Knicks have blocked 225 shots this season — tied for 9th most among NBA teams

    The Knicks have averaged 6.9 steals per game (396 steals/57 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Pistons have averaged 31.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,383 rebounds/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

    The Pistons have averaged 32.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,740 rebounds/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

    The Pistons averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,357 rebounds/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

    The Pistons blocked 371 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

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