Knicks vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 27

Knicks logo on the left and Pistons logo on the right
  • The Pistons are -1.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

The New York Knicks visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Detroit, MI, MI.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 41-42 against the spread, while the Pistons are 44-39 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks O
Detroit Pistons U

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pistons will win Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Pistons.

Pistons vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games (+13.30 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 45 of their last 78 games (+9.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 42 games (+8.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 away games (+8.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 50 of their last 84 games (+8.36 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 74 games (+21.22 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 44 of their last 70 games (+16.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 59 games (+14.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Team Total Over in 46 of their last 74 games (+13.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 59 games (+13.70 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 41-42 (-5.2 Units / -5.56% ROI).

  • 53-32 against the Moneyline (-10.15 Units / -3.92% ROI)
  • 44-40 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 40-44 against the Under for game total points (-8.45 Units / -9.03% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 44-39 (+1.05 Units / 1.12% ROI).

  • 45-40 against the Moneyline (+2.8 Units / 1.81% ROI)
  • 43-40 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -1.07% ROI)
  • 40-43 against the Under for game total points (-7.3 Units / -7.81% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 84 games (-32.55 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 70 games (-26.00 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 78 games (-25.00 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 72 games (-22.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 77 games (-21.50 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 54 games (-23.25 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 86 games (-20.95 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 86 games (-20.32 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 39 of their last 95 games (-20.00 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 84 games (-18.07 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Knicks are 32-16 (.667) when they win the turnover margin this season — T-8th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 14.9 turnovers per game this season — T-9th-highest in the NBA.

The Knicks are 34-4 (.895) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .703

The Knicks are 29-22 (.569) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Knicks are 14-1 (.933) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .762

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

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons were 4-34 (.105) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .434

The Pistons were 8-48 (.143) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks averaged 15.9 second chance points per game (650 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Knicks are shooting 49% (3,553/7,315) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 10.4 fast break points per game (850 points/82 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Pistons had an eFG% of 53% last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Pistons have averaged 52.8 points in the paint per game (4,328 points/82 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Pistons averaged 13.2 second chance points per game (1,084 points/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (324 blocks/82 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (320 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks allowed 11.7 second chance points per game (481 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have blocked 432 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Pistons have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,183 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Pistons have averaged 7.1 steals per game (578 steals/81 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8


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