New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 15, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (24-19) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (12-34)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 1:00pm EST
  • 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 1:00pm EST in Detroit.

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 23-18 against the spread, while the Pistons are 20-23 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:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Sunday‘s game with 66.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Pistons, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 54 of their last 79 games (+27.90 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 69 games (+23.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 away games (+20.15 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 70 games (+17.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 32 away games (+17.35 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 58 of their last 85 games (+27.11 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 68 games (+20.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 74 games (+19.22 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 51 of their last 81 games (+17.69 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games at home (+14.15 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 23-18 (+3.25 Units / 6.87% ROI).

  • 24-19 against the Moneyline (+2.55 Units / 3.83% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -2.11% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 20-23 (-5.3 Units / -10.47% ROI).

  • 12-34 against the Moneyline (-5.45 Units / -11.66% ROI)
  • 27-19 against the Over for game total points (+6.1 Units / 12.06% ROI)
  • 19-27 against the Under for game total points (-10.7 Units / -21.15% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 87 games (-38.43 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 79 games (-23.95 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 81 games (-20.24 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 41 games at home (-18.03 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 49 games (-16.85 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.66 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 72 games (-21.00 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 71 games (-18.69 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 76 games (-18.05 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 80 games (-16.48 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

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

The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Pistons vs. KnicksSunday‘s Game, Jan. 15

  • Marvin Bagley III (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Bagley III underwent surgery and will be re-evaluated in about six weeks.
  • Jalen Duren (Pistons): Duren did not play in Friday’s game (Jan. 13) against the Pelicans.
  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Stewart did not play in Friday’s game (Jan. 13) against the Pelicans.
  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Stewart is probable for Sunday’s (Jan. 14) game against New York.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): According the Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cunningham is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left shin.
  • Cory Joseph (Pistons): Joseph did not play in Friday’s game (Jan. 13) against the Pelicans.
  • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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